CORFU, May 28 – The Popular Rally of North Corfu (Laiki Syspeirosi Voreias Kerkyras) has released a statement expressing concern over the delay in receiving official information regarding the structural adequacy study of Karousades High School. This comes a week after the municipal council meeting on May 19, 2026, where the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Technical Services stated that the study’s findings, conducted by the University of Patras, had been received and were positive.
Promises Unfulfilled: A Week of Waiting
During the May 19 accountability session of the North Corfu Municipal Council, the Popular Rally raised questions about the structural issues at Karousades High School. The Mayor and the Deputy Mayor of Technical Services assured attendees that the University of Patras’s structural adequacy study had arrived at the municipality, with positive results. They further stated that a Technical Services engineer would compile and send an official response to the school “tomorrow, the day after, today, at some point.”
However, a full week has passed, and this “moment” has yet to arrive. Parents, teachers, and students are still awaiting an official response. The Popular Rally questions the duration required to “draft the answer” and the meaning of the Mayor’s repeated assurances of “any moment now” since early May. “The hours that have passed are now hundreds…” the statement emphasizes.
Call for Immediate Action and Transparency
The Popular Rally is urging the municipal authority to put an end to the anxiety and concern of parents, teachers, and students. They demand the immediate presentation of the study results concerning the building’s structural adequacy. Furthermore, they call for a clear timetable of the necessary interventions that need to be carried out immediately to ensure the safety of both students and teachers.
Background of the Issue
The structural integrity of Karousades High School has been a point of contention for some time. The University of Patras was commissioned to conduct a study to assess the building’s safety and identify any necessary repairs or reinforcements. The delay in releasing these findings has fueled public concern, particularly among those directly affected by the school’s condition.
The Popular Rally’s repeated inquiries underscore the importance of transparency and prompt action from local authorities on matters concerning public safety and educational infrastructure. The community awaits concrete steps and a clear plan to address the school’s structural issues, ensuring a safe learning environment for its students.
