(haipo) - The two buildings that make up the "Nirim" school in the Neve David neighborhood were closed one after the other, due to their dilapidated condition and the recent earthquakes. The students are now studying in a building that is not intended to be used as classrooms, in the yard and in the sports hall. The parents fear for the safety of their children and hope to see that the buildings will be treated quickly.
Maayan Elimelech from the parent leadership at the school, said today (Thu 9/3/23) that on 27/2/23, after the second earthquake that was felt in the area, cracks were discovered in the building of grades XNUMX-XNUMX and plaster began to crumble in them. "There were cracks in the building before, but new ones formed. The next day, a constructor came, who determined that the building is safe from earthquakes, but there is a real fear of the building's disintegration, so learning cannot be held there and the building is closed. Currently, the building is intended for renovation and strengthening of the foundations and grades XNUMX-XNUMX Moved to the structure of grades XNUMX-XNUMX.
But it didn't end there, because in less than a week after the lower classes entered the building of the higher classes, a fall of plaster was discovered on the first floor of the afternoon class, and the foundations of the building were discovered and the iron in it was exposed. This was brought to the attention of the Haifa Municipality CBT who arrived at the scene and ordered the building to be closed until a constructor's inspection is completed."
"The next day, the constructor came and said that the structure for grades 3-6 is in order, but because there are two levels and it is near the sea, the water seeps into the foundations of the existing structure, which weakens the structure. The constructor suggested making a bypass for the rainwater, so that it does not seep into the structure." .
"The parents' leadership did not receive this answer, according to which the water seeping into the foundations of the building of the classrooms is what causes the problem. We asked the municipality to do a more in-depth inspection, and as of now carry out an exposure of the foundations to examine the condition of the building. They were supposed to arrive during the Purim holiday, but due to a lack of coordination It didn't happen and they only arrived today."
"Today they came to do an unveiling of the foundations of the 3rd-XNUMXth grade building. Today the children studied in the administration building, which has XNUMX rooms, which have been converted into classrooms, one of which is a library, the second is a teacher's room and the third is a combination room. The rest of the classes were in the courtyard or in the hall For example, one day last week, when the weather was nice, they took out computers in the yard. Luckily, it was Purim week, so we had activities related to the holiday. Today, two classes went to the museum The community center will provide two rooms for the benefit of learning."
"The building for grades 1-2 is awaiting a decision. When they decide that a repair is needed, they will approve a budget and start. Right now it is pending. We expect that until the issue of the two buildings is clarified, they will give us an alternative building and that not every day they will have to find a reasonable study environment. The school is small, and maybe That's why it's not taken seriously enough. We have new construction in the Pinoy Binui neighborhood, and the school needs to be prepared to receive new students from the Pinoy Binui buildings that are being settled."
"The parents feel that they are not taking responsibility for these buildings, which were built in 1952. I would expect that we will also receive a suitable study environment from next Sunday. The school routine may be affected and this is very important to us. We expect a quick response to everything that is needed and to make it a priority."
"The constructor said that it is possible to study in the G-W building, but because of the falling plaster and the exposure of the foundations, the principal announced that she is not ready to take responsibility, because the constructor said that the foundations should be exposed, until then the principal is not ready to take responsibility and we are also not ready to endanger the children and staff members" .
"G-V's building doesn't look good. There is a room that belongs to the administration in G-V's building and the whole room is crumbling. There is a strong smell of dampness and the crumbling of the plaster. We don't know, but only after grades 1 and 2 entered the building did all the cases begin to be discovered of the falling plaster in the building of grades 3-6. Last summer, all the classrooms and corridors in the school were renovated by the school management. Inside the school, all the classrooms and the learning environment are very beautiful and inviting, but the children cannot enjoy themselves. We expect them to respond appropriately and take care That's right."
"There are many children in the school and they should not be endangered. More children are about to arrive and we need to prepare. We need to strengthen the buildings and take care of them properly so that we don't reach September and then we find out that it is possible to open the school."
"Principal Hila Maimon is involved and we share the concern in terms of the students and staff members as well as the building itself. We need to preserve the building and strengthen it so that there is no fear of sending the children to school. Some parents have thought about not sending the children to school. The next step will be to shut down studies if necessary . We are giving a chance and we hope for good cooperation on the part of the municipality. The important thing is the safety of the teachers and students. We want treatment and not wait for the last minute. Even if it is a small school, 120 students, it should not be underestimated."
The chairman of the Yishuv parents' council, Ofer Green, said today to Lahi Fe that the intention is to promote the restoration of the building as soon as possible: "The Nirim school needs renovation due to the weakening of the concrete as a result of the proximity to the sea. In addition, there are cracks from aging and the building needs extensive renovation. An estimate regarding renovation has been forwarded to the education department from where the matter should go to the finance committee for approval. Currently, the students study in the administration building.
The institutional parents' committee is in contact with me and together we will try to promote the restoration of the building soon."
The whole city is transparent or as the mayor said, "Haifa is dead" and if the city is dead, then it is a shame to refer to the buildings and its residents, except of course as a source of funding from taxes, fines, levies, etc.
We need a five-year plan with an investment of hundreds of millions of shekels in renewing cultural, educational and public buildings in Haifa.
This is not one school, there are dozens in a similar state of poor maintenance, crumbling concrete and rusting of iron.
The result of not building new public buildings in the city in the last 30-40 years, only renovating existing ones and the few that were built were for real estate considerations or a new neighborhood, in the old days almost no new educational centers and public buildings were built where hundreds of people at once like schools or experiment or Museums have not been renewed or renovated or rebuilt for decades
An engineer works in the Haifa municipality whose job it is to survey dangerous buildings. good night
This is how the city looks because this is how the mayor treats it
The residents of Neve David are transparent
How I miss this city.
Property taxes are very expensive for what you get
Even in Caesarea they don't pay such a price per meter
And it is unnecessary to compare the quality of life between them
The residents of Haifa flee to Kiryat or the Carmel Castle.
It's better for the mayor not to run again,
Even an anonymous person will beat her by a majority of votes.
An engineer works in the Haifa municipality whose job it is to survey dangerous buildings. Although it is not a constructor, it is what it is. Why doesn't he immediately investigate and recommend filing charges against the building's owners, who have neglected it until it is in its present state.