"Since our last update, we have made great progress towards the completion of both schools." So says Jeffery McKie, an architect employed with Construction and Industrial Equipment (CIE) Ltd.

La Guerre:

Mr. McKie continued, "All major site works have been completed, including retaining and perimeter walls. Construction of the septic tank and soaraway is expected to begin this week along with the continuous works on the drainage systems.

The main entrance stairs to the building have been completed while work continues on the construction of the disabled ramps which will allow for disabled access to the ground and first floor of the school.

Most structural works have been completed including the casting of the reinforced concrete roof. Attention is now being the shift to finishes including the rendering of walls, making good the openings for doors and windows, tiling of washrooms, and priming of walls in preparation for painting."

Vide Bouteille:

As for the Vide Bouteille School, Mr. Mckie explains, "We have seen the completion of the long-awaited, reinforced concrete sloped roof with also signifies the completion of most of the structural works which, as in La Guerre, attention is now being focused on finishes, rendering of walls, installation of bathroom tiles, etc. Some classrooms have already been painted with the first coat of paint. Parts of the exterior have also been painted for review and approval.

Formworks are being erected for the construction of the disabled ramps which will allow for disabled, access from the ground floor to the first floor and the second floor.

All the necessary site surveys and levels have been taken, making way for works to begin on, the driveway, parking, pedestrian-access-walk installation, and other site work.

All doors and windows, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fittings are available for installation in both schools once the major finishes have been completed."

The race is on to see which of the two buildings will be completed first. Though site works started with the La Guerre School, it appears that the Vide Bouteille School is leading ahead. "Nevertheless, both schools are expected to be complete and ready for the new school year," Mr. McKie pronounces with optimism.

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