The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in the British Virgin Islands was established to implement the Government’s recovery plan following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017. The RDA now invites suitable firms to submit a proposal in accordance with the requirements for the provision of Consultancy Services for The Design and Construction Management…
OVERVIEW The Paraquita Bay area, celebrated for its fertile lands and abundant waters, has historically served as a cornerstone for the British Virgin Islands’ agricultural and fisheries sectors. However, the journey through time has brought to the forefront the pressing challenges of modernization, environmental sustainability, and the need for innovation in traditional practices. Acknowledging these…
In January 2024, the Jost Van Dyke Multipurpose Educational Facility’s official opening ceremony was held, representing a significant milestone of education sector project achievement for the RDA and the first of its kind multifaceted educational facility for the people of Jost Van Dyke and the BVI Territory at large. Efforts are currently underway to complete minor outstanding issues towards full closure of this project. Works on the Joint Marine Shore Base building continued in January 2024, with completed installation of doors, windows, handrails, wall tiles, the boat rack platform, car park and road to boat. For the West End Ferry Terminal project, the Town and Country Planning Department and the Building Authority issued full approval for the West End Ferry Terminal project.
The RDA now invites tenders from eligible and qualified Tenderers for the Construction of the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre at Trellis Bay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The works include. Construction of a 1-story open air reinforced concrete structure (1,064.00 sq.ft.) Installation of a water storage tank and, Installation of a wastewater treatment system…
The water supply within the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been a challenging resource to manage for a considerable period of time. For years the Water and Sewage Department has run at a deficit, with Government subsidizing the production of water. Metering and demand management are not well developed which results in a reactive response…
Monday, 12 February – The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) will host a training session for contractors on Gender, Social Inclusion, and the Environment. This training is meant to create a conscious awareness on the BVI’s environment, social and gender issues and how they relate to infrastructure. Nancy Laatunen, the RDA’s Social and Gender…
In December 2023, the Jost Van Dyke Multipurpose Educational Facility achieved substantial completion, with successful electrical inspections completed, and completion of the external driveway and parking lot. Installation of internal fixtures and fittings continued in December 2023, with procured furniture and equipment delivered to the school site. Ongoing installation of furniture and fittings are expected to facilitate the opening of school in early January 2024. Works on the Joint Marine Shore Base building continued in December 2023, with completed installation of internal doors, ceiling, floor and wall tiles and stonework to foundation walls. Some outstanding required MEP works await the arrival of the main electrical panel, which will facilitate this project reaching substantial completion. For the West End Ferry Terminal project, full approval of the detailed design is awaited from the Building Authority. In December 2023, the contract for the geotechnical survey for the Agriculture and Fisheries Complex and Farmers’ Reservoir in Paraquita Bay was prepared for signature. Contract signature is expected to take place in early 2024.
In November 2023, construction works continued for the JVD Primary School and Joint Marine Shore Base. Other projects such as the West End Ferry Terminal, Agriculture and Fisheries Complex & Farmers’ Reservoir, and the Trellis Bay Welcome Center continued in planning phase. Specifically, for the JVD Primary School, this mainly involved electrical works such as installation of the main electrical distribution system, electrical outlet and switch covers, exit lights and signs. The project is now scheduled to reach substantial completion by the end of December 2023, facilitating anticipated official handover and opening for the school’s Lent term in January 2024. For the Joint Marine Shore Base, installation of windows, drywall partitions, wall tiles and access ramp extension were completed in November.
The Government of Virgin Islands (GOVI) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to US$65,291,000 towards the cost of CDB No. 12/SFR-OR-BVI: Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan – Hurricane Irma Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for…