Many Brightwater residents are asking ‘why is Brightwater School’s new roof taking so long?’ The answer is simply that it’s not just a re-roof, it’s a rebuild.
The project started in the September school holidays and has been largely funded by the Ministry of Education.
“The hall and front classrooms have had ongoing water tightness issues due to aging skylights and various pitches and angles,” says Brightwater School principal Glenda Earle.
“The builders are working to streamline the roof which requires a structural rebuild.”
Dylan Clarke, site manager of the project for AD Bridge and Sons, says the building team is making one big flat roof that will be more durable and easier to clean and maintain.
The expected completion date is the middle of January 2024, in time for the new school year which commences on 1 February.
“We are really pleased that this project will take care of any previous issues, as well as future-proof against further costly problems,” says Glenda.
