Bonaire breaks ground on new gymnasium for Skol Amplio Papa Cornes
Students on Bonaire will soon enjoy a modern, covered gymnasium at Skol Amplio Papa Cornes, improving physical education and stability in school schedules. The project reflects broader investments in youth sports and education on the island.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | New gymnasium at Skol Amplio Papa Cornes |
| Location | Bonaire |
| Start Date | Imminent (within days) |
| Deputy Responsible | Deputy Silberie (Education portfolio) |
| Additional Project | Gymnasium at Rayo di Solo (preparations nearly complete) |
| Design Focus | Sustainability, natural ventilation, tailored to island’s climate |
| Impact | Eliminates reliance on external sports locations, stabilizes schedules |
The government of Bonaire, through Deputy Silberie, oversees educational infrastructure and sports facilities as part of its commitment to youth development. This project aligns with broader public sector investments in enhancing school environments and promoting physical well-being.
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New gymnasium for Skol Amplio Papa Cornes to be built soon
The new gymnasium will soon provide students with a modern, safe, and covered sports environment—essential for their physical development, health, and well-being.
All systems are go: construction of the new gymnasium at Skol Amplio Papa Cornes will begin very soon. With the final preparations completed and the necessary permits granted, the first shovel will hit the ground within days. Deputy Silberie emphasizes that this project is part of a broader investment in sports and educational facilities on Bonaire.
The realization of this facility at Skol Amplio Papa Cornes fulfills a long-held wish that is now becoming a reality. The new gymnasium will provide students with a modern, safe, and covered sports environment—essential for their physical development, health, and well-being.
Deputy Silberie, responsible for education in his portfolio, expressed his enthusiasm about the start of the work. “It gives me great satisfaction that this project is now actually getting underway and that construction at Skol Amplio Papa Cornes will begin very soon,” Silberie said. “Our children deserve quality sports facilities close to home. With this project, we clearly demonstrate that we continue to invest in the facilities needed for the healthy and balanced development of our youth on Bonaire.”
Good news for Rayo di Solo as well
In addition to the start at Skol Amplio Papa Cornes, the deputy announced that progress is also being made at other schools. “I can also report that preparations for the gymnasium at Rayo di Solo are nearly complete. We are working hard to take the next step there as soon as possible, so that even more children on our island can enjoy optimal sports conditions.”
Direct impact on education
With the arrival of their own gymnasium, schools will no longer need to rely on external locations. This will bring more stability to the school schedule and make sports an integral part of the school day. The designs have been specifically tailored to the needs of the schools and the island’s climate, with a focus on sustainability and natural ventilation.
Work to begin shortly
At Skol Amplio Papa Cornes, preparatory work is already underway. During the construction period, close contact will be maintained with school leadership and local residents to ensure safety.