…$50M state-of-the-art facility fulfills a promise by President Jagdeo
RESIDENTS of Buxton, East Coast Demerara, will soon benefit from the spanking new state-of-the-art Tipperary Hall on Middle Walk, Buxton.
The structure, being built at the cost of over $50M was a promise fulfilled by President Bharrat Jagdeo to residents of the East Coast Demerara community.
The sod for the building was turned on December 20, 2010.The initiative goes back to August 18, 2010, when President Jagdeo visited the community and held community engagements with residents.
Construction of the building is being undertaken by Victor Graham and Associates Services. In a brief interview with the Government Information Agency, Graham assured that within two weeks all other works will be completed.
He highlighted that the upper flat of the two storey concrete structure is finished and that the water system is functional.
The building will be equipped with an auditorium with stage, library, kitchen for Home Economics classes, Information Technology lab, administrative office and lavatory services, among others.
Tipperary Hall, a popular venue in the community, has a history dating back to 1909, and was known as a venue for social, cultural, educational and political activities. (GINA)