Around 1,2 million EUR was invested in the reconstruction of the gymnasium “Slobodan Škerović”, in order for it to become energy efficient facility, said the Minister of Education Damir Šehović and Minister of Economy Dragica Sekulić.
Works on the reconstruction of this school have been in process for the last couple of months within the project carried out in cooperation with the German Development Bank (KfW).
As Minister Šehović said, one of the greatest investment cycles is currently being carried out and gymnasium in Podgorica is part of it.
“Total value of education investment projects amounts 30 million EUR. We have already completed works on the resource center in Podgorica, we’re working on the resource center “1st June” while works on two schools in Mojkovac will be finished in November. We do all this because we appreciate the value of education”, said Šehović.
Minister Sekulić said that the gymnasium building is one of the symbols of Podgorica and expressed her satisfaction that, thanks to its reconstruction, its authentic appearance is preserved.
“We’ve reconstructed over 20 facilities within the project with KfW. Energy efficiency isn’t just a simple phrase as we usually see it, but in fact it means that students and professors spend their time in warm space, where there’s no humidity and with appropriate lighting”, said Sekulić.
Director of this high school, Zoja Bojanić – Lalović said that the gymnasium is not only an education institution, but also a cultural and historical monument of its kind.
“The most important thing is that it must remain authentic, unique, an architectural building worthy of admiration which now shines with its new glow”, said Bojanić- Lalović.
Reconstruction of Gymnasium “Slobodan Škerović” is part of the second phase of the “Program of Energy Efficiency in public buildings”, implemented by the Ministry of Economy in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
Funds for financing this program were provided by KfW bank.
