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New VI asphalt plant to significantly reduce road paving costs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The new Asphalt plant of the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is now on schedule to be commissioned by the end of the second quarter of 2023 according to the Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy W. Hodge.
'Speak the Truth!’ L. Allen Wheatley blasts Hon Penn for claiming Hawk’s Nest road project
EAST/NORTH EAST, Tortola, VI – Former Financial Secretary, Mr L. Allen Wheatley who is contesting the 8th Electoral District in the Virgin Islands 2023 Elections under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), has blasted his political opponent, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) for taking credit for the completion of the Hawk’s Nest Road project in East/North East Tortola.
After much public outcry, sewer & road works start in East End
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- After much outcry over the long-standing issues of sewerage on the streets and the deplorable state of the roads on the eastern end of Tortola, the public can expect some amount of relief soon.
Final phase of Fish Bay road works begin; Road closed
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The final phase of works on the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project is underway as the Government of Virgin Islands (VI) moves to mitigate flooding in the area.
Road Network Development & Management
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Road network development, management, operations, and use are a process that entails planning, programming, budgeting, design, construction/inspection, maintenance and repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. Roads are essential for effectively, efficiently, and safely moving goods and people.
$12.4M to be plugged into 2022 infrastructure development– Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– As the Virgin Islands continues to forge ahead with rebuilding and maintaining its infrastructure from the devastating impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria and the challenges of the global pandemic, some $12.4M in funding will be plugged into local infrastructure development for the 2022 budget year, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated.
Gov’t completes road repair & resurfacing works in several areas
GREAT MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI – Road works have been completed in several areas across the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) as part of the Andrew A. Fahie Government's commitment to improving the territory’s roads.
East End/Long Look sewerage project restarts
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Works on the East/End Long Look sewerage project has recommenced according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in a Facebook statement.
Gov’t inks contract for asphalt works across six road projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has signed a contract for the supply of Asphaltic Concrete Works across six road project sites on Tortola.
PWD increases road maintenance & safety works
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Director of the Public Works Department, Mr Jeremy W. Hodge has said that the Public Works Department (PWD) is engaged in heightened road maintenance activities in preparation for the hurricane season and to ensure continued public safety.