Dilapidated classroom block poses danger to Berekum school community
Concern is growing over the safety of an abandoned and deteriorating classroom block at the Y. B. Demonstration C Basic School in Berekum, with calls for its immediate demolition to prevent a possible disaster. The classroom block was ripped off by a heavy thunderstorm in 2017 and has remained abandoned since then. Nearly a decade […]
The Y. B. Demonstration C Basic School in Berekum is facing a critical safety issue due to a dilapidated and abandoned classroom block. The structure was severely damaged by a strong thunderstorm in 2017 and has been left in a dangerous state ever since. Despite the deterioration, pupils continue to enter the building and use it as a playground, raising alarm among school authorities and community members.
The weakened walls and exposed sections of the building pose a significant risk, as there are fears that it could collapse unexpectedly, particularly during heavy rain or strong winds. Such a collapse could lead to injuries or fatalities among pupils, teachers, and anyone nearby, potentially causing extensive damage to the school and leaving hazardous debris on the premises.
Local officials are now urging the Berekum East Municipal Assembly and the Municipal Education Directorate to swiftly assess the situation and safely demolish the building. They emphasize that allowing the structure to collapse naturally could have catastrophic consequences, especially considering the ongoing use of the unsafe area by children.
Authorities are being urged to take immediate action to ensure the safety of everyone associated with the school.
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