MONTHLY REPORT – April 2026

Project Update Highlights – April 2026 Monthly Report:

• Halls of Justice: The design phase for the Halls of Justice project continues to be at 95% completion, with the project design currently pending formal approval by the Building Authority.

• Immigration Detention Centre: April, project progress shows some achievements with some delays in approvals and design completion. Final architectural drawings were still pending formal planning approval from TCP. A detention facility for 50 detainees and 20 officers, targets practical completion in November 2027.

• Derelict Vessels: The Derelict vessels removal works have progressed with the successful extraction of the final vessel, Kon Tikki Party Boat from Sea Cows Bay and transported to the final processing area in Pockwood Pond. Since the vessel could not be removed intact; approximately one-third has been cut and removed to date, with further works anticipated.

• A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds: Project activities for installation of lighting continued. A meeting was held with the piling contractor with mobilisation scheduled for 1st May.

• Estate House #2: Demolition and design activities on Estate House #2 have progressed steadily, with key targets achieved. The contractor completed demolition works, including approved changes such as cistern removal and rock placement.

• Omar Hodge Fishers’ Wharf: In April, the Inception Report was presented and approved by the Premier’s Office and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The contract for design of the Omar Hodge Fishers’ Wharf was signed on 24th March. The project will include a T-dock for vessels up to 45 ft, fuel facilities, security features, office space, and fish processing and vending amenities.

• MENRCC Office Relocation: The MENRCC Office relocation project is progressing steadily, with significant completion achieved in key internal works. Interior wall partition framing has been completed to 100%, while wall insulation and cladding on both sides have reached approximately 95% completion, indicating near-finalisation of enclosure works.

• Water Optimisation: The project remained in the close-out phase, with efforts focused on resolving outstanding meter defects before final completion. Diagnostic assessments and remedial recommendations progressed, procurement of a replacement meter continued, and corrective works were being arranged, while the project close-out report advanced toward finalisation.

• BVI Health Services Authority Infrastructure Improvements: Design consultancy procurement for departmental renovations is underway, while the Major Peebles roof repair invoice has been processed and paid. Bid evaluation for Clinics Lobby works has been completed following four tender submissions. The O2 Generator Building project is finished and currently in its defects liability period until March 2026. Generator connectivity has progressed, with cables on site and installation started in the Loading Area. Procurement of outpatient furnishings continues, pending funding confirmation. Cleaning and resealing of the Lobby and Emergency façades are fully complete, while delays in loading bay works require contractor procurement of essential sealant and Acrocrete materials to proceed.

• Road Town Development Partnership: Project activities continue steadily across workstreams, with sidewalks bid deadline extended to May 1, 2026, pedestrian walkway evaluation completed, roundabout design campaign received 28 submissions with evaluation panel formed, and Waterfront Drive design engineer terms of reference prepared for issuance.

• Farmers’ Reservoir: Key design progress was achieved with submission of the final project design on 31 March. Florida Aquastore provided final tank designs, including a shut-off valve, on 2 March, which were forwarded for consultant review. Coordination between parties continued, while updated project cost estimates were being prepared to inform the next phase.