JVD Primary School: A Multipurpose Educational Facility

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JVD Primary School: A Multipurpose Educational Facility

STATUS: COMPLETED

Ministry Partner: Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports

Project Number: 541

Project Start Date: September 2022

Project End Date: December 2023

Duration: 16 Months

Contractor: Quality Construction Limited

Funding Source: Government of the Virgin Islands and Unite BVI

BACKGROUND

The Jost Van Dyke Primary School sustained significant damage during the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. The hurricanes destroyed the existing buildings rendering them completely unusable. Sections of the buildings were repaired to accommodate the school with donor funding. The pre-existing school accommodations were located in the Bay of Great Harbour, within close proximity to the sea environs and were also located in a flood-prone area adjacent to a mangrove pond. This placed it at risk from severe weather events and storm surge and limited the scale of development that could occur on the site.

It was definitively acknowledged and accepted that the facility, due to its age, size, and considerable monthly expenditure to upkeep its semi-functionality, could be no longer be utilized. The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports was desirous of reconstructing the Jost Van Dyke Primary School. Following community input, a decision was made to construct the new school at an elevated position to eliminate the flooding experienced in its original location.

Activity

The project included the construction of a reinforced concrete 3-storey structure (14,346 sq. ft.) consisting of 2 cisterns, 13 classrooms, principal & guidance counselor offices, sick bay, library, music room, science and computer lab and a staff room. In addition, the project scope includes parking facilities and a play area.

Result

The project objectives were geared towards providing new school accommodations for the community of Jost Van Dyke equipped to house the current staff and student complement and a future increase.

The new school structure will be able to accommodate more students and teachers alike, providing appropriate specialized areas for effective teaching and learning.

The project also represents a substantial investment in the people of Jost Van Dyke, featuring a facility with a projected lifespan of 50 years. Beyond its primary function, it is constructed as a versatile educational space appropriately renamed the Jost Van Dyke Primary School: A Multipurpose Educational Facility and designed to benefit the entire community for generations to come.