The Government of the Virgin Islands is continuing its road improvement works and 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway is under construction from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay.

Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the Government is desirous of executing and completing road improvement works and remedying defects.

Honourable Rymer said, “The Road Rehabilitation Project from Hodge’s Creek to Paraquita Bay are expected to last six months and we solicit the patience and caution of motorists and residents as we continue ‘Building a Better Road Network One Project at a Time’.”

Northam Construction was awarded the contract to undertake the project in the sum of Two Million Three Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand, Fifteen Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents (US$2,386,015.99). 

Chief of Infrastructure and Development in the ministry Mr. Duane Fraites said that the scope of works include providing all plant, labour, equipment and materials and performing all operations in connection with the following:

• Demolition and excavation works to remove the existing asphalt road layer
• Construction of manholes, interceptor drains, piping and other drainage systems.
• Construction of retaining wall structures
• Earthworks, compaction and installation of road base
• Construction of new reinforced concrete roadway and entrance pavement
• Facilitating works for all utilities and telecommunication companies and make good to all services.

Additional updates will be forthcoming as the works progress to completion.

The Ministry of Communications and Works remains dedicated to ensuring the continued development and maintenance of public infrastructure in keeping with international standards so that public utilities are reliable and affordable in support of an enhanced community life for every resident and visitor in the Virgin Islands.  

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