Alderman Peter Silberie, who among other responsibilities oversees the education portfolio, visited the construction site of the new MBO Bonaire campus. The project is financed by the Island Government of Bonaire and the Ministry of Education.
During the visit, the alderman was accompanied by the Supervisory Board of FPIB (Fundashon Propiedat Inmobil Bonaire) and project manager Norbert Balentina. During a guided tour of the construction site, the project manager provided a detailed explanation of the construction method being used.
A non-traditional construction system is being applied in which the walls are cast in concrete. The exterior of the concrete is fitted on both sides with a foam layer that serves as the casting form. This construction method will significantly reduce construction costs, and the operational costs after the building becomes operational will also be considerably lower.
In addition to cost efficiency, the building fully complies with the applicable construction regulations, known as the BES Code. This means the building is resistant to earthquakes and hurricanes up to Category 3.
Through this project, the Public Entity Bonaire is creating modern facilities and a pleasant learning environment to further enhance the educational level of its population.
