New School Construction in Las Tablas Requires Project Redesign

Authorities have confirmed that the construction of the new Manuel María Tejada Roca school in the Las Tablas district has not stopped, although it has required significant adjustments to its planning. Ernesto Domínguez, Director of Education for Los Santos, indicated that after engineering analyses, it was determined that the existing building could not be maintained, so it was decided to demolish it and build a completely new facility. Authorities highlighted that in the long term, these adjustments will benefit the Las Tablas educational community, as the new school will feature modern facilities, classrooms equipped with labs, a gym, a music room, and completely new furniture. Authorities reiterated that the objective is to ensure a safe and suitable environment for students and teachers, and assured that the project continues with a renewed and broader vision. Domínguez clarified that these are technical works not visible to the community, but they have allowed the project to proceed without being halted. The project, which initially planned the remodeling of part of the existing structure, had to be redesigned after technical studies detected structural damage in the building that was intended to be preserved. While the definitive facility's work advances, the construction of modular classrooms, which will allow for student attendance, is in its final phase. It was detailed that starting from the next school year, all students at the Manuel María Tejada Roca school will attend classes in person, ending the hybrid scheme that has been in use. This change involved the development of a new architectural design, new engineering calculations, demolition permit procedures, and environmental impact studies.