US Indo-Pacific Command declares open two schools refurbished at a cost of Rs 190 m

The US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) recently declared open two schools in Nintavur and Soodaikkudah which were renovated at a cost of over Rs 190 million.

Anthony Renzulli, the U.S. Embassy’s Head of Political Affairs, declared open one school in Nintavur on February 12 while Public Affairs Officer David McGuire inaugurated another school in Soodaikkudah on February 14. 

The Al Mazhar Girls High School in Nintavur which tutors 1170 students and was refurbished under this project saw 12 classrooms, a 35,000-liter rainwater harvesting system, and 17 additional washroom stalls being built within its premises.

 “This school represents a chance for Sri Lanka’s youth to learn, to examine, to challenge” said Mr. Renzulli.  “I’m pleased we can provide this assistance to the future female leaders of Sri Lanka.”

Meanwhile, the school in Soodaikkudah received five new classrooms and a 35,000-liter rainwater harvesting system as a part of the refurbishment. An emergency shelter was also constructed in the building to provide a safe location for local families in the event of a natural disaster.

A new restroom block which could provide easy access to the handicapped was also constructed in the school’s premises.

“These school construction projects symbolize the commitment of the United States to building long term, sustainable partnerships with the people of Sri Lanka,” stated Mr. McGuire.