Work on the new building for the Lyuben Karavelov secondary school in Nessebar has reached the fourth floor, the town council said. The building is for pupils in grades 1 to 4 and will let the school move to a single shift.
The council is paying for the whole project from its own money.
Before building began, the site went through digs and archaeological surveys, which are required in Nessebar to protect its cultural and historical heritage. The surveys ended in the spring, and work has been on schedule since then.
Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov said Lyuben Karavelov has more pupils than any other school in Burgas region, so its buildings must hold many children and be easy to learn in. He said the new building will offer a modern, safe and accessible space that meets current teaching standards.
"The importance of this project goes far beyond the immediate need for more classrooms," Dimitrov said. He believes the building matters for the growth of the whole municipality, not only for the conditions in which children study.
The mayor is convinced that enough modern schools make life better for families and make towns more attractive. This also raises "the chance for young people to choose Nessebar as the place where they build their future", he said.
The council said the project shows it is still spending on education, so that young people have better conditions to learn, grow and find their place. The new building is part of its plan to expand and renew school buildings.