The Monthly Report for January 2026 contains status updates of projects for the month, as well as news on planning, policy and communication.
A brief summary of the report is seen below:
Project Update Highlights – January 2026 Monthly Report:
- Halls of Justice: In January 2026, 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.
- Derelict Vessels: In January, work continued for the Derelict Vessels Removal & Disposal Project with the project progressing beyond the initial scope. Initially, twenty-eight (28) derelict vessels were identified, however, an additional five (5) vessels were discovered during project implementation. A variation request for the removal and disposal of the additional vessels was therefore requested and approved on 13th January and subsequently signed by VISMA. The total number of extracted vessels at the end of January reached thirty-one (31) out of thirty-three (33).
- A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds: In January, contractor mobilisation for the lighting installation activity took place on 13th January. The contractor is currently fabricating the foundation steel reinforcements for the lights. Two project variations have been made, namely the pole centre line location and the foundation design.
- Estate House #2: In January, the contract for the demolition of Estate House #2 was signed on 29th January 2026. Procurement for design services for the Estate House is currently in progress. The User Requirements Document (URD) was approved by the client on 12th December.
- Omar Hodge Fishers’ Wharf: In January, the bid evaluation for procurement of the design aspect of the project was ongoing. The evaluators have been selected and documents to commence the bid evaluations have been provided to evaluators.
- MENRCC Office Relocation: In January, despite this project being 43% completed, it is now behind schedule due to an ongoing procurement challenge. Contract signing has remained on hold pending a decision on the challenge.
- Water Optimisation: The client Ministry approved the Substantial Completion Certificate on 13 January, and the project close‑out report is being finalized following internal feedback. Although substantial completion is achieved, a few issues remain before full closeout. Two KAMSTRUP meters at Sabbath Hill are malfunctioning after conversion, and a company representative visited 20–23 January to assess them and recommend solutions. On 16 January, contractors in Anegada and Virgin Gorda completed the outlet meter chamber walls, which were inspected and accepted by the Water and Sewerage Department. The Ministry’s final approval is pending. In total, 32 meters have been installed across the Territory.
- BVI Health Services Authority Infrastructure Improvements: Design consultancy procurement for the department’s renovation is ongoing. Roof repair designs for Major Peebles are under review, with guttering and lightning protection tendering in progress. Tendering for the clinic lobby continues, following a bidders’ conference on 16 January; bids are due 10 February 2026. The Oxygen Generator Building is completed and in its defects liability period until March 2026. The generator connectivity contract was signed on 19 January. Outpatient furnishings procurement is underway, and building signage contractors are mobilising.
- Road Town Development Partnership: Bids for design services for the Road Town Master Plan were received on 21 January 2026, with evaluation set for late January. Final sidewalk and landscaping designs for DeCastro Street, Norman Fowler Drive, and Nibbs Street are complete, along with bills of quantities. A client update meeting was held on 20 January, and purchase requisitions have been submitted for construction. The client is considering planting White Cedar trees for shade.
- Farmers’ Reservoir: The client Ministry granted final approval of the conceptual design on 6 January, following confirmation by the design consultant that proceeding without strap‑on meter flow data carried only a 3–10% risk. Florida Aquastore submitted three design options to address water shut‑off and prevent overflow for the 250,000‑gallon reservoir as part of final design and costing preparations.
