Posted on 03/21/2009 9:21:02 AM PDT by SandRat
FOB WARRIOR — A recent ribbon cutting ceremony at the Athabiah Primary School in Riyadh celebrated the completion of a much-needed makeover project for the school.
Built in 1972, the school had fallen into disrepair and, at the request of the Athabiah city council, the Riyadh Civil Service Corps (CSC) took on the project.
Responsible for the refurbishment, CSC employed approximately 70 Iraqi student workers who recently acquired skills in painting, concrete work and carpentry to help facilitate the three-month-long renovation project.
The repairs to the school included new electrical wiring, new cement to refurbish flooring and fresh paint for the walls.
Jasim Hamed Khalaf, the school headmaster, said he is pleased with the renovations and is looking forward to using the refurbished facility.
“The completion of this project and others like it clearly shows the willingness of the Iraqi people to overcome adversity and pave the way for their children’s future,” Khalaf said.
Commander of B Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, Capt. Eric Hong, was present during the ceremony and said the project was part of the Riyadh Public Works CSC program, which is upgrading other government buildings in the area.
"CSC is also renovating other buildings in the Riyadh area, primarily the police station and municipal building,” said Hong.
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