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MONTHLY REPORT – October 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers December 6, 2024

In October 2024, the signing of Statement of Requirements (SoRs) for the Road Town Improvement and Jost Van Dyke (JVD) Pond Restoration projects formally signaled assigning of two additional projects to the RDA. As such, the Road Town Improvement project was in planning phase for October 2024, whilst the JVD Pond Restoration project was in delivery phase. The procurement process for the West End Ferry Terminal project continued with contract clarifications requested and responded to by the consultant and the RDA.

MONTHLY REPORT – September 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers November 13, 2024

In September 2024, the procurement process for the West End Ferry Terminal project continued with contract clarifications requested and responded to by the consultant and the RDA. Bidders also continued work on submissions for 25thOctober 2024 deadline. In other projects, such as the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre, construction activities continued such as the concrete pour for the roof slab was completed, alongside completion of the superstructure and external plastering. For the Water Optimization project, the procurement process continued for the Supply and Installation of Water Meters for Reservoirs across the Territory.

MONTHLY REPORT – August 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers October 7, 2024

In August 2024, the procurement process for the West End Ferry Terminal project continued with a Bidders’ Pre-bidding conference which involved an information session and site visit. Construction continued on the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre, namely completion of foundation backfilling and progressive works on assembly of the superstructure. For the Water Optimisation project, the procurement process continued for the Supply and Installation of Water Meters for Reservoirs across the Territory. The first training session for the other activity under the project: Leak Detection Services is scheduled for September 2024. The Agriculture and Fisheries Complex project continued to progress through the procurement phase with bid evaluation and contract award for designs, and designs for the Reservoir and foundation were submitted by the consultant of the Farmers’ Reservoir project.

MONTHLY REPORT – July 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers September 8, 2024

In July 2024, CDB provided ‘No Objection’ for the West End Ferry Terminal. The ‘No Objection’ is required for continuation and issuance of the tender package for the West End Ferry Terminal project. In other projects, such as the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre, construction activities commenced in July 2024 and steadily progressed with foundation work and assembling of steel reinforcement. For the Water Optimisation project, contract for consultancy on the provision of Leak Detection Services was signed for developing the capacity of local contractors and the Water and Sewage Department, as well as to improve leak detection and curtail non-revenue water.

MONTHLY REPORT – June 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers August 1, 2024

In June 2024, the contract signing for the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre project signaled completion of the procurement process for that project. For other projects, such as the Virgin Islands Agriculture and Fisheries Complex project progression through the procurement phase continued with completion of design consultancy evaluations. Stakeholder engagement for this project, as well as for the Farmers’ Reservoir Paraquita Bay project continued in June 2024. Additionally, efforts persistent to complete outstanding issues towards full closure of the Jost Van Dyke Multipurpose Educational Facility project. At the Eslyn Henly Richiez Learning Centre, construction works continued, especially casting of the roof slab.

MONTHLY REPORT – May 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers July 18, 2024

In May 2024, the Virgin Islands Agriculture and Fisheries Complex continued to progress through the procurement phase with evaluators assessing scores from the tender process for the design consultant. The Farmers’ Reservoir (Paraquita Bay) similarly progressed through the procurement phase with approval of contract award to the winning bidder for design consultant services. Additionally, stakeholder engagement continued for these two projects, including meeting with key stakeholders to discuss technical matters surrounding water distribution and availability to ensure the project’s targeted outcomes are ultimately achieved.

MONTHLY REPORT – April 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers June 21, 2024

In April 2024, the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base project had its official opening ceremony A list of defects was submitted to the contractor with most being subsequently resolved. For other projects, such as the Virgin Islands Agriculture and Fisheries Complex, a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) was issued for a design consultant, with a tender deadline of April 8, 2024. The Farmers Reservoir (Paraquita Bay) progressed through procurement phase with the closure of tender activity for the Design Consultant services (RFP) and commencement of evaluations. Efforts continued during the month of April, to complete minor outstanding issues towards full closure of the Jost Van Dyke Multipurpose Educational Facility project while at the Eslyn Henly Richiez Learning Centre, construction works continued on the superstructure

MONTHLY REPORT – March 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers May 7, 2024

In March 2024, the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base project progressed to 96% completion despite delays in shipment of some specialist supplies. Permanent power and water connections were installed at the Marine Base, facilitating expected achievement of practical completion. For other projects, such as the Virgin Islands Agriculture and Fisheries Complex, a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) was issued for a design consultant, with a tender deadline of April 8, 2024. For the Farmers Reservoir Paraquita Bay, the procurement process for design consultant services continued with a deadline of April 19, 2024.

MONTHLY REPORT – February 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers April 5, 2024

In February 2024, the report on results from the geotechnical investigation services was submitted and the procurement process for the design consultant continued for the Virgin Islands Agriculture and Fisheries Complex. For the Farmers Reservoir Paraquita Bay, the procurement process for the design consultant and tank supply and installation continued with the drafting of two Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Efforts remained underway to complete minor outstanding issues towards full closure of the Jost Van Dyke Multipurpose Educational Facility project while at the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, Construction works continued and signage designs approved, with completion scheduled for early March 2024.

MONTHLY REPORT – January 2024

Monthly ReportBy wchambers March 20, 2024

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.