Project Update Highlights – June 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: project progress shows some achievements with project design with the receipt of the architectural drawings, submission of the planning approval application, and the recovery plan to complete the MEP design.
- Derelict Vessels: The shredder to process the removal of derelict vessels in on site. The contractor resubmitted the cost variation to include shredding and burial of the plastic and wood waste streams for approval.
- A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds: project activities for installation of lighting continued. Piling of T2 and T3 as well as concrete foundations were all completed.
- 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: A revised project design with updated scope, and preliminary cost estimate was submitted to the client for review and approval.
- MENRCC Office Relocation: The MENRCC Office relocation project is progressing steadily, with significant completion achieved in key internal works. The final finishes were being implemented to interior walls and floors and works on the acoustic and gypsum ceiling installation were ongoing.
- Water Optimisation: The defects liability period for this project ended on 13th April 2026, following substantial completion achieved on 13th January 2026. The project close-out report is currently being finalised following internal feedback. Following achievement of substantial completion, an issue with defective meters remained to be rectified.
- BVI Health Services Authority Infrastructure Improvements: Procurement activities continued across several hospital improvement initiatives, including the Major Peebles Wing planning package, design consultancy services for departmental renovations, and outpatient furnishings, which remain subject to funding confirmation. Construction and renovation work advanced with the Clinics Lobby contract signed and mobilization initiated, while building cleaning and signage activities progressed with ongoing sealant application and scaffolding installation for façade repairs.
- Road Town Development Partnership: Project activities continue to progress across multiple workstreams, with overall completion estimated at approximately 28%. Procurement advanced on the Sidewalk Improvements project, with bid evaluations completed, Board approval received for contract award, and contract signing scheduled for July, while the Pedestrian Walkway project progressed following approval of the inception report and is awaiting concept designs from the consultant. The Master Plan inception report was revised and accepted by the client, the Roundabout project advanced through design evaluations and public engagement activities, and the Waterfront Drive project remains on hold as funding has been redirected to the Pedestrian Walkway initiative.
- Farmers’ Reservoir: The final design for supply and transmission line was received and accepted by the client. The design consultant is to circulate the design package for Town and Country Planning and Building Authority approval.
- HLSCC Student Dormitories: progress on the project continued with the draft User Required Document and Terms of Reference completed and submitted to Programme Delivery. The Budget and Schedule were prepared and will be finalised. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, HLSCC, and the RDA signed an MOU for the design of the HSLCC Dormitories, with the RDA facilitating procurement for design of the dormitories. The RDA has developed the first draft of the business case for the project to assess its viability in the areas of Strategy, Economy, Finance, Commerce, and Management, following the UK’s five case model.
