Construction of the new building to house the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre is nearing completion and remains on track to be finished by the end of the second quarter of 2025.
In a recent public update, the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), which oversees the project, reported that construction is now 81 percent complete.
The learning centre will provide a modern, fully accessible environment tailored to students with special needs. It will feature therapy rooms, four accessible classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, a media room, library, multi-purpose room, and specialized amenities designed to foster independence and dignity for its students, the RDA stated.
The agency described the new facility as the first of its kind in the region, with the capacity to support approximately thirty students requiring specialist educational services.
During an official site visit on March 29, Minister for Education Sharie de Castro said the special needs educational facility reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring every child has access to quality education in a space designed for their needs.
“More than just a building, it affirms our dedication to supporting and including our exceptional students. I’m pleased with the progress and grateful for the collaborative efforts to deliver a facility that will serve them well,” she stated.
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