SIMUNJAN: The construction project to replace the educational facilities of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sri Sadong here, worth RM28.73mil, was completed this year under the supervision of the Special Project Team 2 (PPK2) of the Public Works Department (JKR).
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the project, which began on March 17, 2022, is one of the Government’s initiatives to strengthen the nation’s learning ecosystem, especially in rural areas.
"This project was implemented through a conventional consultancy method by contractor Welfield Services Sdn Bhd and involved various construction components including an academic block comprising 12 classrooms, workshops for electrical and electronics, manufacturing, as well as computer, science, chemistry, biology and physics laboratories," he said in a statement on Sunday (Aug 3).
Also built were a room for the Integrated Special Education Programme (PPKI), a canteen block, five units of F-class teachers’ quarters, and various other supporting facilities to complete the school’s infrastructure.
Today, Nanta witnessed the official handover of the project to the Ministry of Education (MoE) at a ceremony held at the school.
He said the successful implementation of this project demonstrates the government’s ongoing commitment to providing modern, high-quality, and conducive educational infrastructure to support student excellence and bridge the gap in education quality between urban and rural areas.
"I would like to express my appreciation to the Ministry of Education for the trust and cooperation extended to the Ministry of Works and JKR, particularly in terms of site supervision, which enabled this project to be completed successfully,” he said.
He also urged JKR to continue monitoring and work closely with the contractor to resolve any complaints regarding defects during the Defects Liability Period (DLP), in accordance with the prescribed regulations. - Bernama
