Sod turned for construction of $326M Waramuri Secondary School

A sod-turning exercise was held on Friday for the construction of the much-anticipated Waramuri Secondary School in Region One (Barima-Waini), which is pegged at $326 million.
The contract was awarded late last month to Trevon David Construction Services, one of five companies that submitted bids, and the event marks the beginning of a new chapter in the educational journey of the region, promising enhanced learning opportunities and facilities for local students.
Speaking at the ceremony, Education Minister Priya Manickchand emphasized the Government’s commitment to improving educational infrastructure and ensuring quality education for all.
“Two weeks ago, I told you I would be back, and I told you that because we were gonna be building a secondary school here. So that is why we’re here today: to turn the sod with the contractor, who is here to build the secondary school here in Waramuri so that you can stay and get a sound, solid secondary education. Not from your primary top, but from a secondary school with labs and all the other things you need in a secondary school,” Minister Manickchand has said.

The new Waramuri Secondary School is designed to accommodate up to 350 students, and would feature state-of-the-art classrooms, science laboratories, a library, and sports facilities. The project aims to create an environment conducive to academic excellence and holistic development.
Local community leaders, regional officials, educators and students gathered at the site to witness the groundbreaking event have expressed their excitement and support for the project.
Construction of the Waramuri Secondary School is part of a broader initiative being implemented by the Ministry of Education to enhance educational infrastructure across the country. This ambitious project underscores Government’s commitment to fostering educational development and supporting the academic aspirations of its youths.
The project is expected to be completed by March 2025, with the first intake of 350 students anticipated for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The Waramuri Secondary School is one of five schools being constructed in Region One. The others are at North West, Kwebanna, Matthew’s Ridge, and Horosoro.