Madre Laura School Headquarters in Cartagena Enters Final Phase of Works
The Mayor's Office of Cartagena is advancing its plan to recover educational infrastructure, an initiative aimed at improving learning conditions and addressing years of deterioration in several district institutions.
TL;DR
- Cartagena's Mayor's Office is investing heavily in educational infrastructure improvement.
- Over $400 billion has been invested since 2024 in building new schools and renovating over 50 institutions.
- An additional $46 billion is allocated for the rehabilitation of 31 more schools.
- Works are progressing at several schools, with some nearing completion.
- The Madre Laura school's José María Castillo y Rada headquarters is 96% complete, featuring renovated classrooms, administrative areas, and flood mitigation.
- Flood mitigation efforts at Madre Laura involved cleaning adjacent canals to prevent waterlogging during rainy seasons.
- Other improvements at Madre Laura include roof and electrical system upgrades, rainwater management, and interior renovations.