VIRGIN GORDA BATHS
STATUS: COMPLETED
Ministry Partner: Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour, and Immigration
Project Number: 103
Project Start Date: July 2019
Project End Date: January 2020
Duration: 6 months
Contractor: Maynard Construction Ltd.
Funding Source: BVI Government
BACKGROUND
The Baths at Virgin Gorda are internationally renowned for their natural beauty and are visited by the majority of tourists to the Virgin Islands, whether cruise ship visitors, yacht charterers or land-based tourists. Prior to the hurricanes, The Baths received an average of over 100,000 visitors per year and generated an annual revenue of around $300,000 in entrance fees. With much of the infrastructure damaged, visitors’ experiences of The Baths were negatively affected.
Virgin Gorda Baths
EVALUATING VALUE FOR MONEY
This report has been prepared as a test of the Value for Money Framework currently under review. The scoring methodology of the Framework has been used in assessing Value for Money and assigning a VfM Score to the Virgin Gorda Baths project.
Activity
In order to return the Baths to full functioning capacity and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors, repairs to the ticket booth and restroom facilities were required. To enhance the experience further, a shaded rest stop was created at Devil’s Bay.
Additional variations and works were also added to the project, including a pump, electrical installation and new decks.
Result
One of the most iconic spots in the Virgin Islands will not only be returned to full functionality, but will also be improved to provide a better tourist experience.
Budget
BUDGET : $200,720
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