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The school suffered devastating losses to
its reception hall, main hall, some of the
hostels, school church, junior classrooms
and music school. Additionally, a number of
private residences burnt down, displacing
39 teachers, members of ground staff and
their families.
On 21 June – only a few days since
firefighters had to surrender to the flames
– Kwikspace brought relief when the local
manufacturer of prefabricated modular
buildings supplied/erected/built 16
classrooms, four ablution units and an
office unit.
Comments Glen Moss, Kwikspace
Regional Sales Manager Eastern Cape:
“Time was not on anybody’s side as the
school was to re-open on 4 July. As the
leading provider of quality prefab rentals, we
Swift rebuilding of burnt-down school
After the recent raging fires in the Van Stadens Gorge area
in the Eastern Cape, Kwikspace Modular Buildings
(Kwikspace) was quick off the mark when most of the
buildings at Woodridge College and Preparatory School were
burnt to the ground, forcing non-local borders and staff to
evacuate the premises.
rose to the occasion to provide
a reliable temporary solution
to create a safe, clean learning
and working environment for
its learners and staff.”
A total of 21 units were
provided, covering nearly
1 000 m2 and accommodating
up to 20 students per
structure. Kwikspace units are
manufactured in a controlled
factory environment according
to strict ISO (International Standards
Organistion) standards.
Moss adds: “It was a privilege to be in
a position with the stockholding Kwik-
space carries, to be able to assist Woodridge
with the classrooms and ablutions they
needed. Working with such a dedicated,
highly motivated team was a pleasure.”
Comments Derek Bradley, College
Headmaster: “Woodridge College recognise
the impact that these units will have in
restoring order and normality to our daily
lives, and we are thus very pleased with
the flexibility, efficiency and professional
services offered by Kwikspace.” 