Virgin Gorda Police Barracks
BACKGROUND
The purpose is to return the Virgin Gorda Police Barracks to a fully functional state with police able to deploy required numbers from Tortola. A key outcome will be for the police to be able to sleep personnel on Virgin Gorda to ensure a shift system can be effectively managed and to enable the pre-disposition of resources key to disaster preparedness ahead of the 2019 hurricane season.
STATUS: NOW OPEN & COMPLETED
Ministry Partner: Governor’s Group
Project Number: 182
Project Start Date: September 2018
Projected End Date: August 2019
Activity
Extensive repairs to the roof, windows and doors, internal refurbishments, electricity supply and plumbing have been completed.
Result
The refurbished police barracks means that the police station on Virgin Gorda can be staffed continuously, to protect the safety and security of the 3,930 residents of Virgin Gorda, and pre-deploy officers able to operate in the event of a disaster.
FUNDING
$339,799 received as a contribution from UK Government .
MEDIA
The opening – Police Barracks
Completed Project – Virgin Gorda Police Barracks
Now open and completed
New Police Barracks
