Cyprus school projects worth over €125 million target 2026-27 completion

Nicosia, Cyprus. Twenty-three major school infrastructure projects valued at more than €125 million are under way and are expected to be completed for the 2026-27 academic year, the Education Ministry said on Tuesday.

The projects are intended to make public schools safer, more modern and better equipped for students and teachers.

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New facilities

Key investments include the new technical school of Limassol and the Limassol branch of the Pedagogical Institute, with a combined cost of €33.7 million.

A further €36.5 million has been allocated for the new technical school of green professions in Ayios Lazaros, Aradippou.

Upgrades and earthquake protection

The programme includes a €6.5 million expansion and seismic upgrade of the 2nd technical school of Limassol, as well as the €7.3 million reconstruction of Deftera primary school.

Additional earthquake protection projects are planned for the Evryviadeio gymnasium and Drosia gymnasium in Larnaca, and Constantinoupoleos gymnasium in Nicosia.

Maintenance works

The ministry said it and local school boards will continue smaller maintenance and improvement works to enhance safety and learning environments across the island.