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| Sri Murugan Vidyalaya, Batticaloa |
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| Sri Murugan Vidyalaya is a Primary grade school with classes from Grades 1-5.
It is a Type 3 school. The school has just two teachers and 126 students 65 male and 61 female
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| Address: |
Murakottanchenai, Kalkudah,
Batticaloa |
| Students: |
126 |
| Lead Club: |
Col South |
| President: |
| R. Ragunanthanan |
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| Project Manager: |
Bradley Ockersz - 0712266719 |
| Associate Club 1: |
Badulla |
| President: |
| Francis Benedict |
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| District Coordinator: |
| Suri Rajan |
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0777-801880 |
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| Director of Schools: |
Mr. Vinayagaratnam P: 0262220087 |
| Reconstruction Cost: |
25.7million (LKR) |
| School Sponsors: |
Rotary (D3450) Hong Kong & Clubs |
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| Disbursements: |
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01. Mobilization Advance - LKR 6,726,000.00
02. Payment Certificate 1 - LKR 7,222,123.52
03. Payment Certificate 2 - LKR 3,899,907.10
04. Payment Certificate 3 - LKR 4,307,056.52
TOTAL - LKR 22,155,087.14
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| WORK IN PROGRESS AT THE SITE |
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| PROGRESS REPORTS |
30th November 2008
School was formally declared open in a colourful ceremony on 24th November. TRF Trustee David Morgan was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
31st October 2008
All work is completed and the new school is ready for the ceremonial opening which is scheduled for 24th November 2008.
31st Aug 2008
Opening ceremony has been postponed indefinitely pending confirmation of date from sponsors. Apex Comm has decided to allow students to use the new school immediately and not wait for the official opening.
31st July 2008
All work is completed and the new school is ready for the ceremonial opening.
30th June 2008:
Work continues to progress steadily with 95% of the work now done and construction is expected to be completed by mid July. Ceremonial opening of new school scheduled for last week of July.
31st May 2008:
The work pace has picked up again with a full complement of the workforce now at site. Target end date is now revised to mid July 2008.
30th April 2008:
Work pace is disappointingly slow as the site was closed for a period of 10 days for the local New Year holiday and the full workforce did not return on time.
31st March 2008:
There was almost no work done in the first two weeks of the month owing to the holding of local council elections in the area. Work recommenced only in the last week of the month.
29th February 200:
Overall 80% of the construction work is now complete and Contractor is hoping to finish the entire task before the New Year holidays in mid April 2008.
31st January 2008:
Work still continues to progress at a slow but steady rate. Contractor is confident that he will be able to complete all work by the target date 31st May 2008.
31st December 2007:
Progress continues at a very slow pace owing to the special circumstances of the site. Overall 70% of the construction work is complete. Target end date is 31st May 2008.
30th November 2007:
Site continues to make a slow but steady progress with a limited workforce. Overall 65% of work is complete.
31st October 2007:
Contractor and workforce remobilised at site and expected to commence work shortly. Overall 60% of construction work has been completed. Target end date is 30th April 2008.
15th June 2007:
Site has been vacated by contractor- work remains halted
15th May 2007:
Site has been vacated by contractor- work remains halted.
30 April 2007:
Contractor has agreed to re-mobilise after the local Vesak holidays. Site is still very vulnerable owing to presence of para military group in very close proximity. Safety of workers remains a key issue.
07 April 2007:
Site will be closed from 8-23 April for the local New Year holidays. Next Progress report will be on 30th April 2007.
31 Mar 2007:
Contractor has agreed to recommence work with full complement of workforce after local new year holidays.
28th Feb 2007:
Few Apex Comm members had high level meeting with Govt Military personnel and have received assurances that workers will be able to return to work site shortly.
15th Feb 2007:
The presence of a camp of a rebel faction in very close proximity to the site has scared off the workforce. This group is known for forced abduction of males below 30 to serve in their forces. Apex Comm hopes to take issue up with Govt authorities.
15th Jan 2007:
There has been no progress at all in the last two weeks. Site has been vacated.
31st Dec 2006:
"Work pace has picked up slightly but is still not satisfactory.2--storeyed Bldg-No.1- 1st Fl. Bk. Work-100%
2--storey Bldg-No.2, 1st Fl. Bk. Work-50%
Toy Room & Canteen- No Progress .
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30th Nov 2006:
Despite many assurances from the Contractor the work pace continues to be very slow. Project staff visited site and urged workers to increase their work pace.
15th Nov 2006:
Work pace continues to be disappointingly slow owing to drastically reduced workforce. Special Review meeting fixed for 26th November.
31st Oct 2006:
Contractor has only a skeleton staff at site citing safety concerns as a key factor for the non availability of labour.
15th Oct 2006:
Apex Committee had extensive discussions with Contractor and have offered him a range of incentives to complete work according to new timetable.
30st Sept 2006:
Contractor continues to stall offering various excuses. Apex Comm had lengthy discussions with Contractor and have agreed on a new time frame for completion of work.
15th Sept 2006:
Situation now slowly back to normal but Contractor unable to hire labour in the area. Apex Comm to initiate discussions with Contractor in late September.
31st Aug 2006:
Construction site remains vacated owing to safety concerns. Situation being monitored on a daily basis by project staff.
15th Aug 2006:
Construction site remains vacated owing to security concerns. Situation being monitored on a daily basis by project staff.
31st July 2006:
Construction site has been vacated owing to security concerns. Situation being monitored on a daily basis by project staff.
15th July 2006:
Work continues with reduced workforce owing to increased military presence in the area. Apex Committee monitoring progress on daily basis. Toy room & Canteen - Roof structure 35%.
30th June 2006:
Work continues with reduced workforce owing to increased military presence in the area. Apex Committee monitoring progress on daily basis. 2 stry Bldg 1 1st flr Bk wk 100%. 2 stry Bldg 2 Floor slab - 100%.
15th June 2006:
Work continues with reduced workforce owing to increased military presence in the area. Apex Committee monitoring progress on daily basis.
31st May 2006:
Work continues at very slow pace with reduced workforce. Contractor has assured increased output with additional workers by end of the month.
15th May 2006:
Work continues at very slow pace with reduced workforce. Contractor has assured increased output with additional workers by end of the month.
30th April 2006:
Work has resumed after new year holiday but pace is still slow. Apex Committee to meet contractor on May 11 to review progress.
7th April 2006:
The construction site will be closed for the period 8-20 April for the local New Year holidays. Next update will be as at 30th April 2006.
31st Mar 2006:
Work pace is disappointingly slow and way behind schedule. F Flr roof been done in both 3-storeyed bldgs. Very little progress in last two months.
15th Mar 2006:
Work pace is very slow and way behind schedule. Apex Committee to discuss situation with Lead Club and Contractor.
15th Feb 2006:
Work is back on track and at a satisfactory pace. First flr R/F being done in both 3 storeyed Bldgs. Toy Room & Canteen - Brick wk complete upto lintel level.
28th Feb 2006:
Work is progressing at a fair pace. 2 nos 3 storeyed Bldgs - 1st Flr R/F -100% complete. Work also continues in Toy Room & Canteen.
31st Jan 2006:
Simmering civil unrest in the area is hampering our progress and causing some concern. Security of workforce is our first priority.
15th Jan 2006:
Simmering civil unrest in the area is hampering our progress and causing some concern. Security of workforce is our first priority.
31st Dec 2005:
Work continues to progress very well and on schedule. Overall 30% of work completed. Target date for completion 30th April 2006.
15th Dec 2005:
Work progresses at healthy pace. 1st flr shuttering being done in both 3 storey Bldgs. Brickwork complete upto lintel level in both Toy Room and Canteen.
30th Nov 2005:
Work continues at a good pace and is only slightly behind schedule. Work is upto first floor slab level in both three-storeyed buildings.
15th Nov 2005:
Work continues to progress at a good pace. Foundations in both three-storeyed buildings now complete.
31st Oct 2005:
Construction work has now commenced and is progressing at a very good pace. Work on foundations is almost complete.
15th Oct 2005:
Workforce still not mobilised at site. Ultimatum issued to Contractor to commence work immediately or face penalties for delay.
30th Sep 2005:
Progress delayed slightly as workforce not yet mobilised on site. Expect work to commence by mid October.
15th Sep 2005:
Foundation stone to be laid on 21st Sep. Construction work expected to commence shortly afterwards.
31 August 2005:
Construction work delayed slightly - will now commence by mid September.
15 August 2005:
Paperwork approved and contract awarded. Expect construction work to begin by 25th August.
Paperwork approved and contract awarded. Expect construction work to begin by 25th August.
31 July 2005:
Paperwork from architect/contractor has been futher delayed. Expect to award contract in mid August.
15 July 2005:
Paperwork from architect/contractor has been delayed. Expect to award contract in end July.Construction to begin by 15 August.
30 June 2005:
Await final drawings/estimate from architect/contractor. Expect to award contract in mid July.
21 April 2005:
Preliminary designs and estimates have been forwarded to the Apex Committee for evaluation and award of contract.
7 Feb 2005:
Work has begun to clean out school premises and make preliminary inspections.
Expect to have initial estimates and BOQ’s in hand by last week February. |
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