Classes to resume at Hague Primary in Trelawny as hurricane evacuees relocated to temporary housing

The way has been cleared for classes to resume at Hague Primary School in Trelawny, as dozens of residents of the Trelawny Infirmary,who had been housed at the school since the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October, have been relocated to temporary accommodation.

The 55 elderly residents are now being housed at the Elliston Wakeland Youth Centre on Cornwall Street in Falmouth.

Falmouth Mayor Collen Gager said the property is owned by the municipal corporation.

Gager explained that the move was important, as the presence of the residents had hindered teaching and learning at the school.

“We had to find a place for the residents. The need for the school to reopen weighed heavily on our decision,” he said.

It was further explained that the relocation is temporary.

“A more permanent solution is planned with the construction of prefabricated buildings on Cornwall Street. The construction is expected to take about six weeks to be completed.”

The removal of the infirmary residents is welcome news for the president of the school’s Parent-Teachers Association, Natalie Wilson.

“The removal of the infirmary residents is very welcome. We can now prepare for the school’s reopening, with Thursday the 8th set for a full opening,” Wilson said.

- Leon Jackson

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