Schoolrebuild costrevealed

• Published date: 10 April 2024
• Publication title: Otago Daily Times (New Zealand)

Redevelopment for the 120-pupil school began in 2002

A new building was completed in 2008 at a cost of $4.5million, but a range of health and structural concerns including black mould and non-functioning doors resulting from a leaking roof led to the ministry announcing in 2019 it would have to be rebuilt.

‘‘More than $10million is being invested in the project at Clutha Valley School,’’ Ministry of Education infrastructure and digital leader Scott Evans said earlier this week, confirming to the Otago Daily Times the cost of the nearly completed project.

It included six new teaching spaces, an administration area and a new toilet block.

‘‘The next step of the project includes demolishing the old teaching spaces, repairing the gym...