New primary school De Pelikaan to break ground on Bonaire after funding secured
Families on Bonaire will soon benefit from a new primary school, De Pelikaan, addressing urgent overcrowding. The modern facility, built on the former Kolegio Papa Cornes site, promises a sustainable and high-quality learning environment for growing student numbers.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| School Name | De Pelikaan |
| Location | Former Kolegio Papa Cornes site, Bonaire |
| Collaborating Partner | Fundashon Propiedat Inmóbil Boneiru (FPIB) |
| Project Status | Construction plans approved, financing secured |
| Focus | Additional school capacity, sustainability |
| Key Stakeholder | Deputy Silberie, Executive Council |
The government of Bonaire, through the Executive Council, oversees educational infrastructure to ensure adequate school capacity and quality. This project reflects their commitment to addressing population growth and modernizing learning environments. The Fundashon Propiedat Inmóbil Boneiru (FPIB) manages public property and facilitates such developments.
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New primary school De Pelikaan to be built on former Kolegio Papa Cornes site
The arrival of this modern school building provides a direct response to the urgent need for additional school capacity.
The construction of the new school building for De Pelikaan has reached a crucial milestone. With the final approval of the construction plans and full financing secured, the project is officially ready to begin. The new building will be constructed on the site of the former Kolegio Papa Cornes. This project is being carried out in close collaboration with the Fundashon Propiedat Inmóbil Boneiru (FPIB).
After an intensive period of preparation and coordination between the involved parties, all conditions have now been met. The project is thus moving from the planning phase to the implementation phase. The choice of the former Kolegio Papa Cornes site provides the necessary space and a central location to accommodate the ongoing growth in student numbers on Bonaire.
Deputy Silberie is delighted that all preparations have now been definitively completed and that the collaboration with the FPIB makes the realization of this modern school building possible. The focus on educational housing remains a key priority for the Executive Council.
Collaboration and financing secured
By joining forces with the FPIB, the continuity and financing of the construction are fully guaranteed. In the short term, the construction site on the former Kolegio Papa Cornes site will be prepared for the first works.
The arrival of this modern school building provides a direct response to the urgent need for additional school capacity and a contemporary learning environment that meets current standards for sustainability and educational quality.