In July 2023, works on the Jost Van Dyke (JVD) Multipurpose Educational Facility continued, with completion of works on the roof, including the parapet wall and the timber roof covering the courtyard, as well as most of the required plastering work. Internal mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works, painting, and other finishings are ongoing. Due to delays in receiving required building materials, this project is now scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2023. Works continued on the Joint Marine Shore Base in July, with concrete poured for the second-floor roof, and second floor columns, windows- and doors-framing as well as MEP works completed. Also in July, following assessment of the nine (9) contractors applying for prequalification for construction of the West End Ferry Terminal, with none qualifying, a decision has been made to repeat the prequalification selection process, allowing applicants to address various deficiencies in their applications. Planning efforts have continued on projects recently assigned to the RDA, including the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre, the Agriculture and Fisheries Complex and Farmers Reservoir, the National Cultural Centre, Archives, Library and Museum (Heritage Village), and the Multipurpose Training and Detention Centre. Based on the current program, the RDA has successfully completed 41 or 51% of the 81 project interventions assigned. In the coming weeks, the RDA will continuously seek to confirm the list of projects in the Recovery to Development program as well as the preliminary funding requirement as we work to deliver our mandate, within the context of the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) Framework.
