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JEFFREYS BAY<\/strong> – The much-anticipated toilet renovation project at Pellsrus Primary School has been successfully completed, bringing an end to the sanitation crisis that had plagued the school since 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
The newly installed basins at Pellsrus Primary School.
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The project, which was completed on 12 January with keys officially handed over on 16 January, marks a significant victory following Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s intervention<\/a> in November last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Vivian van Eyck, Chairperson of the School Governing Body, the completion timeline was strategically adjusted after the minister’s visit on 17 November.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He explained that during the minister’s visit on 17 November, he had initially requested the project’s completion before the school’s closure on 12 December 2025.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, upon reassessing the timeline, Van Eyck concluded that it would be more practical to allow contractors adequate time to complete their work during the school holidays.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After nearly two years, the handover ceremony took place on 16 January.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The handover ceremony was attended by representatives from the Department of Education, as well as several parents from the school,” said Van Eyck.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As previously reported<\/a>, the project had been stalled since 2024 when the original contractors allegedly abandoned the site, leaving 1,200 learners with only six portable toilets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
The newly installed toilets at Pellsrus Primary School. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The situation prompted Gwarube’s personal intervention during her visit in November.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her visit, she criticised the previous contractor’s performance and emphasised the importance of accountability in government contracting.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, Gwarube announced the appointment of new contractors and expressed optimism about the project’s completion.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Eyck expressed satisfaction with the completed project, highlighting the quality of the renovation work.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The learners and parents are happy with the completion of the project. The quality of the work is very good, with the painting work looking good and brand-new toilets being installed,” said Van Eyck. “The new contractors that were appointed did a good job, and we are happy.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Eyck further added that three large water tanks were installed for water use in the toilet facilities.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said that the renovation has significantly improved facilities for the school’s growing population, which has increased to approximately 1,500 learners. The new facilities include 15 toilets for male learners and 19 for female learners.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The learners are happy because they no longer have to wait to use the toilet,” said Van Eyck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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