Sod turned for construction of new $198M Orealla Secondary School

In a major boost for education in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), Education Minister, Priya Manickchand on Saturday officially turned the sod to commence the construction of the new Orealla Secondary School.
Located in Orealla, a riverain village along the Berbice River, this project represents a major investment in the local educational infrastructure, with a total project value of $198,866,010.
According to the education ministry in a release, the new Orealla Secondary School will feature six modern classrooms, four specialised laboratories, and a well-equipped library, aimed at providing a high-quality learning environment for approximately 180 students. The facility will serve the educational needs of students from both Orealla and the nearby Siparuta area, addressing a critical gap in educational resources.

Awarded through a competitive bidding process in accordance with the Public Procurement Act on the World Wide Web, the project has been entrusted to 4S Security & Building Enterprise, under the supervision of CEMCO Incorporated.
The initial mobilisation amount for the project is G$59,659,803. Construction began on September 2, 2024, with an anticipated completion within six months.
Manickchand highlighted the government’s ongoing commitment to advancing educational opportunities and infrastructure across Guyana.
She emphasised that the new school is part of a broader initiative to enhance the quality of education and provide students with the necessary resources for academic excellence.
The ministry in its release stated that the school is poised to make a substantial impact on the local community, ensuring that students in this riverain village and the surrounding areas benefit from improved educational facilities.