Building schools in Cambodia requires our local partner, Children’s Action for Development (CAD), to follow the government-approved construction plans and designs. A local contractor was hired to manage the labour and transportation of materials, oversee the construction and arrange for the furniture needed. Payments were made in installments based on previously agreed completion steps of construction phases. The last payment, corresponding to 5% of the total amount, will be held back for six months as a guarantee for the quality of the infrastructure. The teachers’ salaries and training are supported and managed by the government. The school management and the community have agreed to maintain and manage the facility after completion.
The construction of Preak Trob Primary School began on the 15th of August 2021. The building process went smoothly without major issues and was fully completed on the 26th of October 2021, slightly ahead of schedule. The children moved in straight away!
Children’s Action for Development is satisfied with the new school building for Preak Trob Primary School and glad that the students now have a safe and conducive learning environment. The new school building will be officially handed over to the community during an opening ceremony. The date for this ceremony is yet to be announced and dependent on COVID-19 restrictions lifting.
Please view the images and descriptions on the following pages to see the construction journey.
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