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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.

80th BOARD MEETING

Board MinutesBy wchambers April 24, 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.

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.

MONTHLY REPORT – December 2023

Monthly ReportBy wchambers February 11, 2024

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.

MONTHLY REPORT – November 2023

Monthly ReportBy wchambers February 11, 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.