A long‑awaited school project in Pavilnys is finally entering the construction phase. A new school with sports and community infrastructure will be built on Stasio Lozoraičio Street in Vilnius. The contract for the project has been signed by general contractor Gilesta, and the school is expected to be completed within 18 months, with its doors potentially opening by the end of 2027.
The project will be developed on a nearly 2.5‑hectare site, where an educational facility will be constructed along with sports areas, outdoor fields, and all necessary infrastructure. The school is planned to accommodate around 912 students, including primary school pupils. The building will also be adapted for civil safety purposes, with a designated shelter included in the design. According to Romas Paliulis, CEO of the general contractor Gilesta, this is not just a standard school project — it is a complex and multifaceted development, though meeting construction deadlines remains achievable. The design goes beyond standard classrooms. The school will also include a sports hall, swimming pool, event spaces, and community areas, allowing the building to function as a multifunctional center.
The surrounding area will feature sports and playground areas, bicycle storage facilities, and parking spaces. Particular attention has been given to mobility solutions — the project includes more bicycle spaces than required by regulations, and the site is designed to support convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists.
According to R. Paliulis, the importance of the project lies not only in its scale but also in its significance for the local community: “We fully understand that the Pavilnys community has been waiting for this school for a long time. Our goal is to ensure a smooth construction process so that children can start the school year in a new building as early as autumn 2027. This is not our first educational project — we have also delivered a new kindergarten in Pilaitė on Tolminkiemio Street, so we understand the level of responsibility such projects require.”
R. Paliulis emphasizes that the complexity of the project is driven not only by the building itself, but by the scope of its functions and infrastructure: “This is not just a school building. The project integrates educational, sports, community, and public space functions in one location — from the swimming pool and sports halls to outdoor infrastructure, engineering networks, and landscaping integration. It is undoubtedly a technically complex and comprehensive project, but I am confident that the final result will be of the highest quality.”
Active construction works are scheduled to begin at the end of May.