Dormitory refurbishment

The hard work goes on a pace by the team who is responsible for the painting of the computer room and the refurb of one of the girls' dormitorys.

The painting of the computer room was straightforward as the room was in good order already. The ceiling and walls were repainted during the first 3 days. During this time Kenny Scott also surveyed the dorm and worked out all that was needing done. This amounted to a lengthy list including painting the 3 small dorms, hallways and toilets/shower room; and the major works of replacing the 3 wash hand basins, the 2 toilet cisterns, and tiling the 2 shower cubicles; some replacement piping is also needed.

Kenny, Arthur, and Mr Mwamba travelled into Lusaka to buy the materials which was a fantastic experience. It took fully 2 hours in 2 large shops to buy the materials. All was loaded back onto the schol bus and we headed back to Chipembi.

To help with the dorm painting we have 3 young Zambian men (casual labour), and we have a local plumber who is also helping. The electrician has replaced several of the light bulbs with flu. tubes and the handyman has replaced a broken piece of the ceiling.

Kenny & Richard are working hard with the tiling. Remember here in Zambia the adhesive and grout come as powder and you need to make up the mix and work it just so. This proved tricky at first but these experienced men have it mastered now.

The wash hand basins and brackets are unusual in that there are no holes for the taps, and the brackets are a different size for the basins. Many challenges to overcome. Work is progressing steadily. More time would be helpful however we are working to a tight deadline. The painting is almost finished, the cisterns are almost on the wall, one showe is tiled, and the wash hand basins are due on the wall this afternoon.

Russell is working hard and painting well. Murray has also worked so well painting every day.

What a team!

Arthur