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Works resume on FIFA Stadium Project

- BVIFA remains hopeful of a February 2017 completion
Thumbs up! BVIFA President Andy Bickerton (left) interacts with FIFA Pitch Installation Consultant, Mr Heribert Hammes (2nd from left). Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO
A grader works on the FIFA Stadium site in East End. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO
A grader works on the FIFA Stadium site in East End. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an on-site meeting with FIFA Pitch Installation Consultant, Mr Heribert Hammes, on Tuesday December 20, 2016, in East End/Long Look, Tortola, BVI Football Association (BVIFA) President Mr Andy Bickerton has announced that after lengthy delays with FIFA the New Stadium Project is back on track.

Amidst the sound of large machinery, graders and workers, Mr Bickerton said: “I’m really relieved we have it going again.”

“The Project Manager is here, we are getting estimates in terms of the timing and it seems to be on track for completion for February and it’s just a relief, if the rains hold off, to be heading in the right direction again.

Laser grading of the final foundation has begun with a time frame of two weeks to complete and the drainage system will also go in during that process.

Everything being well the pitch, which is ready to be shipped, should be ready for installation mid-January, 2017, with the entire process taking until mid-February.

“I certainly hope that we can play the BDO Primary and BVIFA High School League Finals here, but we are new to this and will rely on the Consultant for the actual time lines, from the FA’s point of view we are just pleased its underway,” concluded Bickerton.

9 Responses to “Works resume on FIFA Stadium Project”

  • cay (22/12/2016, 11:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Its about time
  • lil man dem (22/12/2016, 11:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    lil work is always good.
  • . (22/12/2016, 13:38) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    good
  • Jack B Nimble. (22/12/2016, 17:23) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wasted money. Start stop. Start stop. Do again what was already done. The sad thing is that they have the money. Hope they know FIFA ain playing when it comes to locking people who can't account for their money. Not like the Governor.. I don't like the location, parking for a big game will be Chaos. Pariquita Bay above Bug Water would have been a perfect location. FIFA have the money to pay. And also to make it flat.
  • east man (22/12/2016, 18:43) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    We ain't have equipment in the east? Why them had to bring white head up here?
    • @East Man. u too greedy. (22/12/2016, 20:02) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      @East man. They looking kick backs. Sorry East man, it's all about business and my bank book. East man them too greedy they don't want to give kuck backs.
  • Political Observer (PO) (22/12/2016, 23:04) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why does every capital project in the BVI undergoes delay? For once can a project come in on time and at or under budget? Strupes mon! It make sure the dog sick. It is beyond funny more.
  • € (27/12/2016, 19:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHO CARES?


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