TARLAC CITY (PIA) -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a three-storey, nine-classroom building at Felicidad Magday Elementary School (FMES) in Tarlac City.

The infrastructure, which will cater to grade five and six students, has a total floor area of 912 square meters with each classroom having a floor area of 85.5 square meters.

DPWH Tarlac 1st District Engineer Neil Farala said the newly constructed building enhances the existing school facilities.

“Each floor has two comfort rooms, while the classrooms are well-appointed with essential amenities such as lighting fixtures, blackboards, and sliding windows This ensures a conducive and well-equipped learning environment for the students,” he added.

The P39.2-million project was implemented through funding from the Department of Education Basic Education Facilities Fund under the 2023 General Appropriations Act.

It was finished ahead of its scheduled date. (MJSC/CLJD-PIA 3)