New Chief Albert Luthuli School cost R92.9m
MEC of infrastructure Nandi Mayathula-Khoza revealed on Wednesday that the new Chief Albert Luthuli Primary School cost the Gauteng government R92.9 million to build.
“The construction of the school started in February 2015. They were given under a year and I’m happy to say that it’s 98% complete, the school is ready for occupation,” said Mayathula-Khoza.
The MEC said that only a few of the facilities still needed to be completed.
“There were challenges in the community … many people wanted to be employed and community leaders had to assist us in order for those with the skill to work.”
Mayathula-Khoza said the school has green initiatives, which the department believes will play a part in aliviating the negative effects of climate change.
“The school has Solar heaters, roof insolation, glazing which maximizes the light in classes, and energy saving light bulbs which last up to seven years.”
Thirty two smart classrooms have been built at the new Chief Albert Luthuli Primary School, where leaners will be use tablets.