This new funding complements the 500,000 euros annually allocated in the previous two fiscal years, solidifying the cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Education of the Government of the Canary Islands. The primary goal is the adaptation and modernization of the island's educational centers.
To date, the island institution has carried out various actions in a total of 12 educational centers. These improvements have largely focused on creating shaded areas, an essential measure to optimize the use of outdoor spaces and adapt them to current climatic conditions.
Among the beneficiary centers are CEIP Áurea Miranda González, CEIP Alajeró, CEO Santiago Apóstol, CEO Mario Lhermet Vallier, CEO Nereida Díaz Abreu, CEIP Alojera, CEIP La Lomada, IES San Sebastián de La Gomera, and CEO de Vallehermoso. Works are also set to begin soon at CEIP Retamal, CEIP Ruiz de Padrón, and CEIP El Retamal.
“"Education is also built on adequate infrastructures, which is why we continue to allocate our own resources to meet priority demands in all municipalities."
For the new fiscal year, the Cabildo and the Ministry of Education have outlined new interventions. These include the replacement of the sports hall roof at CEO Vallehermoso, with an investment of 70,000 euros, and the improvement of electrical installations at CEO Santiago Apóstol, with 130,000 euros. Additionally, electrical installations at CEO Vallehermoso will be updated, amounting to 300,000 euros.
A spokesperson for the Cabildo de La Gomera emphasized that this budgetary increase “allows us to reinforce our commitment to the educational community, ensuring safer, more comfortable spaces adapted to the current needs of students and teachers.” They also highlighted that these actions are the result of coordination between the Ministry of Education, local councils, and the management teams of the centers.
