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ASPS building to be demolished- Hon Rymer

- said plan is to tear down ASPS building & Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall same time
A decision has been made to demolish the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) building on Station Road and rebuild it. Photo: VINO/File
According to Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), Public Works Department has been tasked with providing a Bill of Quantities to see what it will cost for the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) building to be demolished. Photo: VINO
According to Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), Public Works Department has been tasked with providing a Bill of Quantities to see what it will cost for the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) building to be demolished. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A decision has been made to demolish the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) building on Station Road and rebuild it.

This is according to Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5).

The school building was ordered closed by the Ministry of Education on June 17, 2022, due to safety concerns. Since then, the more than 350 affected children have been placed at various schools across Tortola.

‘The plan is to tear it down’- Hon Rymer

Speaking at a press conference today, October 28, 2022, Hon Rymer, when questioned about the plans for the building, said he has been in dialogue with the Minister for Education since the school is in his constituency.

“The plan is to tear it down. The engineers have decided that the building is not safe, so we are going through the process.”

According to Hon Rymer, Public Works Department has been tasked with providing a Bill of Quantities to see what it will cost for the building to be demolished.

He also said the plan is to demolish the abandoned Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall (Cultural Centre) at the same time.

Hon Rymer said plans will then be afoot to start with the rebuilding of the school.

20 Responses to “ASPS building to be demolished- Hon Rymer”

  • Greetings (28/10/2022, 18:49) Like (9) Dislike (16) Reply
    let the united kingdom contribute towards the rebuilding of that educational facility

    I say it will be a cold day in Hell before Great Britain does any such thing for this British Overseas Territory.....

  • okay (28/10/2022, 19:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow
  • ASPS Parent (28/10/2022, 19:40) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you for the update Hon. Rymer.
  • money (28/10/2022, 21:46) Like (19) Dislike (4) Reply
    Money, Money,Money,.... If we had take up that loan, back by the UK, we'll would have been good to go.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands. (29/10/2022, 04:28) Like (12) Dislike (9) Reply
    My respect to you Hon. Kye Rymer, but why be in a rush to take on such heavy load of these two projects at a time when the whole world is experiencing economic pressures, due to high cost of construction items?
    Do we have sufficient finances in hand or do we need to borrow cash at this point and time.
    Local general election is fastly approaching, that is if the Unity Government fulfilled the CoI recommendations without fail. Honestly, I and many others will not agree that this is the right time to overload ourselves or burden ourselves with debt.
    The tourist has began, but because of a recession that has already begun worldwide, to overburden our economy at this time with aim for re-election, in my opinion is selfishly unwise. Don't forget, good governance is our main goal.

    "Cash is king.
    Wisdom is the right uses of necessary knowledge in the right time.
  • her (29/10/2022, 04:33) Like (15) Dislike (15) Reply
    Let’s pray it ain’t so ugly as the high school
  • fanbelt (29/10/2022, 06:30) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    To mr rhimer, Don't forget to move the wall from blocking the road that came down at the foot of Manuel hill sea cows bay from the heavy rain over one month ago only small vehicle can pass if a fire start in that hill no fire truck can get up there to help
    • nonsense (29/10/2022, 20:29) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Let the land owner remove it.. y’all want the government to do everything sah.
  • fanbelt (29/10/2022, 06:30) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    To mr rhimer, Don't forget to move the wall from blocking the road that came down at the foot of Manuel hill sea cows bay from the heavy rain over one month ago only small vehicle can pass if a fire start in that hill no fire truck can get up there to help
    • PULLEY (29/10/2022, 13:15) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      TO MAKE ROOM FOR A BIGGER LANDSLIDE? WAIT TIL AFTER THE RAINY SEASON IS OVER...WE CAN'T TACKLE THAT NOW
  • WOW (29/10/2022, 06:51) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Fix your dump 1st,before we all get sick
  • hello (29/10/2022, 08:53) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Just really wondering if the school building couldn't be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
    • what (29/10/2022, 16:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Can you clean and sanitize fallen chunks of the ceiling? Think before you speak
    • what (29/10/2022, 16:57) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Can you clean and sanitize fallen chunks of the ceiling? Think before you speak
  • SCB (29/10/2022, 10:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Need money to rebuild, modernize our schools? Why not ask our resident billionaires who own their own islands (Necker/Moskito; Guana/Norman; and Eustatia) if they can help out. They should care about the next generation of islanders who will be their friends, neighbors and employees.
  • Hemorrhaging profusely (29/10/2022, 11:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another opportunity for under the table deals and over inflated bids...Let's put an end to the hemorrhaging please.
  • WOW (29/10/2022, 13:43) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    How ironic......Just in time for election
  • I wonder (29/10/2022, 14:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is it that government buildings are poorly built that they have to be demolished all the time? Some of them that they destroy are not really that old.

    Why is it that the government is not getting value for money when they erect these buildings? Poor workmanship? Substandard materials? Ill advice received from the 'professionals' involved?

    Things that make voters go hmmmmmm!
  • Me (29/10/2022, 18:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Finally! Glad to hear the great news.

    Killing 2 birds with one stone surely a good thought cause the school itself shouldn't take more than couple of days to demolish.

    I just hope the rebuilding of the school is done as quick as the high school


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