Funding was agreed on 1st February. 2 engineers, one from the village and one from the neighbouring village plus 3 builders, 4 porters to mix sand and cement and two people to fetch water – all village residents - were employed. By 5th February the site was being cleared and materials delivered.
Milton said, ‘The construction has started. We are now digging the foundation and our community youths are benefiting because they have got jobs.’
The labourers receive 20,000ugx (£4.15) per day which doesn’t sound much but in an almost cashless society they are very happy.
Like builders all over the world the workforce likes to start with a hearty breakfast
By Tuesday afternoon the structure had reached this height
On Thursday 12th poles were delivered which were then shaped into rafters ready for the roofers who would start work on Monday.
Work on the roof was delayed by several days of heavy rain. The rafters were treated with wood preservative to protect against termites.
On Friday 20th the iron roofing sheets could finally be put in place.More heavy rain showers delayed the exterior plastering which was completed on Monday 23rd.
The interior and exterior painting began on 9th March and continued through the month as weather permitted.
An external veranda was added and some decorative touches.
The exterior of the building was almost completed by Friday 3rd April and the furniture was being delivered.
A final bit of decoration… and then the housewarming parry could go ahead on Easter Sunday.
3H would like to thank Emilie’s Charities for their support with this project which could not have been completed at this time without their generous funding input.
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