MONTHLY REPORT – January 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. The Ministry of Communication and Works (MCW), BVI Ports Authority and RDA have in principle agreed to utilisation of the future barge ramp area as the temporary ferry terminal, during the construction phase. In January 2024, bid evaluations were conducted and a contract awarded and signed for geotechnical investigation services for the Agriculture and Fisheries Complex and Farmers’ Reservoir in Paraquita Bay. Construction work continued in January 2024 for the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Center, following delays due to unfavorable weather conditions in December 2023. Particularly, backfilling work is partially completed, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems are being prepared for casting of the ground floor slab. In January 2024, the Building Authority granted full approval of designs for construction of the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre. Upon receiving the scope of works, specifications and bill of quantities, the project will proceed to procurement within the first quarter of 2024. As for the Halls of Justice project, the final design for the project is being developed. The latest stakeholders’ requests will only have an impact on the delivery date for the completed designs, rather than a cost impact for the designs.  The contract was amended to reflect a new date for the final project design slated for April 15^th, 2024.  Also in January 2024, a draft scope of works was developed and submitted for the procurement of geotechnical services for the National Cultural Centre, Archives, Library & Museum project. Procurement is now seeking quotations for these services.