On Thursday, 18 April 2024, the Coega Development Corporation (Coega) joined the Honourable Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane and the Honourable MEC for Education, Mr. Fundile Gade, for the official handover of the R106 million Tyali Senior Secondary School (SSS) in KwaMaxhama, Kentani, in the Eastern Cape Province.<\/p>\n
Honourable Premier Mabuyane described the school as a prime example of community development: \u201cThe construction of the school gave builders an opportunity to showcase their skills. Tyali is a good example of a school that does things the right way. Educated people can find good jobs and ensure brighter futures.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Tyali SSS, which falls under the Eastern Cape Province Department\u2019s School Building Programme, underscores Coega\u2019s commitment to advancing educational infrastructure within the Amathole District Municipality and beyond.<\/p>\n
The Eastern Cape MEC for Education, Honourable Fundile Gade, emphasised the vital role that educational facilities continue to play in shaping the future of communities. Coega serves as an Implementing Agent (IA) of Choice on an assortment of school projects, including new schools, improvements, and additions to existing schools, as well as repairs and renovations to various schools, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development (SDG) Goal 4, the National Development Plan Vision 2030 and the National Infrastructure Plan 2050.<\/p>\n
Tyali SSS Principal, Mr. Phakamile Sondawo, expressed his pride in the school’s vision of providing students with opportunities to become productive, responsible, and competitive citizens through an inclusive, quality basic education system.
\nThe project stands as a testament to Coega’s commitment to advancing education infrastructure across the region. The completed Tyali SSS project encompasses a comprehensive array of facilities, including an administrative block, a dining and nutrition centre, science and computer labs, and a variety of classrooms. Other additions to the school include multi-purpose classrooms, new toilet blocks, fencing and gate house, and various environmental features.<\/p>\n
The construction of the school significantly contributed to the growth of local small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs), creating 84 jobs and 24.60% of the project’s funding directed towards SMMEs. This exemplifies Coega’s commitment to holistic educational development, focusing on socio-economic upliftment and job creation.<\/p>\n
In addition, the project entails essential electrical installations and associated site works, such as rainwater tanks, water, sewerage, and stormwater reticulation. The demolition of existing timber structures further underscores the commitment to modernising educational infrastructure, eradicating structures built of inappropriate material in line with the applicable norms and standards and contemporary practices.<\/p>\n
Coega Executive Manager for Infrastructure Planning and Development, Dr. Mpumi Mabula shared Coega’s role as IA on infrastructure projects: “Coega takes immense pride in the impactful work we undertake as the trusted implementing agent, enriching the lives of learners and contributing to the broader landscape of access to quality education. This project stands as a testament to our commitment to advancing educational infrastructure and cultivating environments conducive to learning in line with Coega\u2019s vision of being a leading catalyst for championing of socio-economic development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe execution framework, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and control, reflects our dedication to excellence in various aspects of project management. We ensure that every project we embark upon leaves a lasting and positive impact on the communities we serve,\u201d added Mabula.<\/p>\n
The opening of the school marks a significant milestone in Coega\u2019s ongoing collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Education. By providing state-of-the-art educational facilities, Coega continues to play a pivotal role in driving socio-economic development and building a more prosperous future for South Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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