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In&nbsp;addition to the delay caused by the contractor replacement, the new contractor experienced delays owing to extortion from the community over jobs, preventing work from taking place on the site. But thankfully, work resumed late last year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hammond, eight classrooms will be completed for this year, with further expansion as new grades are phased in.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe completion date is expected to be at the end of February,\u201d she states.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ward 86 councillor Xolani Diniso confirmed the school\u2019s construction was in progress and that it would be built in phases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school will have a total of 30 classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diniso says the construction benefited the community in many ways. \u201cThis is a huge investment for our community. 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