Liège is investing heavily in its educational infrastructure, starting with ⁤a significant upgrade to the ⁣horticulture school’s greenhouses. The city recently completed construction of⁢ modern, 1100-square-meter greenhouses, replacing dilapidated structures from the 1960s.

Architect⁢ Yves Francken explained the need for the renovation. ⁢ The⁢ old greenhouses were entirely dilapidated, obsolete, and presented numerous problems‍ with leaks and infiltration. The new facilities boast a galvanized steel ⁢structure and advanced⁣ climate control, including‌ automated roof ventilation.

Significant investment in Liège Schools

Alderman Roland Léonard detailed​ the financial commitment. The total budget for the ‍greenhouses and accompanying classroom‌ creation exceeds €3.6 million, with the city of Liège ⁤contributing a direct investment of ⁣€2.2 million. This substantial ⁣investment ​reflects the school’s importance as a ‍key vocational⁣ training institution in the Walloon Region.

The project aims to replace ⁢outdated, energy-inefficient⁤ greenhouses with facilities better suited for modern‌ horticultural ⁤education.⁢ Liège ⁣is prioritizing school improvements during holiday periods to minimize disruption to students.

Léonard further stated, We take advantage of the holiday⁤ period, and⁣ the ⁢absence of students, to initiate vital sites in all our ‍school buildings. This​ year’s renovations encompass approximately twenty schools,⁤ focusing on‍ security upgrades,‍ painting, fire‌ prevention,​ roofing repairs, and ‍boiler room improvements.

Looking ⁤Ahead: Trends in Educational Infrastructure

The ⁢renovation ‌of Liège’s horticulture school exemplifies ‌a growing trend of investment in⁣ vocational training facilities across ​Europe. ‌ Modernizing these institutions is crucial for equipping ‌students with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving job market, particularly in enduring agriculture ‌and green‌ technologies. Expect to ‌see further emphasis ‍on energy efficiency and climate-responsive design‍ in⁣ future school‌ construction projects.

Frequently Asked‌ Questions

• What is the primary purpose of the greenhouse renovation? To replace outdated and inefficient ⁤greenhouses with modern​ facilities for horticultural education.
• How much did‌ the city ⁣of Liège‍ invest in the project? ⁣ The city invested €2.2 million of the total €3.6⁤ million budget.
• What features do the new greenhouses include? They feature a galvanized steel structure ⁢and automated climate control, including roof ventilation.
• Are other schools in Liège undergoing renovations? ⁢ Yes, approximately twenty schools are receiving upgrades‌ focusing ⁤on security, fire prevention, ​and infrastructure.
• When were the original greenhouses built? ‍ The ⁣original ⁣greenhouses dated back to the 1960s.
• Why are ⁤horticultural schools critically important to Liège? ⁢ They​ are considered a flagship​ of qualifying ⁤teaching and are relatively rare in the Walloon Region.