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Pipes rolling in for RT sewerage project

The staging ground for the project was taken March 1, 2012. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The procurement of pipes and construction of manholes for phase one of the Road Town sewerage project have commenced and physical work is expected to begin “very shortly” revealed Carvin Malone, Director of CBE Engineering Associates Limited.

“As we had mentioned before the staging area is opposite the Fire Station (Road Town) and persons would see that we have begun to build a fence there,” he told this news agency on March 1, 2012.

He explained that the manholes are currently being built in East End.

Furthermore, preparatory works have also commenced in the vicinity of Noel Lloyd Action Movement Park area to Vanterpool’s Pharmacy where the first set of pipes will be laid, Malone added.

Ten local contractors have been hired by the Ministry of Communications and Works to carry out the works. It is costing Government $866,681.

At the contract signing on February 3, 2012 the subject Minister Hon. Mark Vanterpool disclosed that “$588,000 are for the contractors, the purchase orders cost $128,908 and the agreements for the purchase orders amount to $149,088.”

9 Responses to “Pipes rolling in for RT sewerage project ”

  • Ringworm (02/03/2012, 08:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another VIP initiative. NDP must thank Fraser
    • open wide (02/03/2012, 10:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      for real "Ringworm" Fraser has saved this lil lil place in so many ways...and he will get his reward dispite the wicked haters...BAM hit the right spot
      • BBC (03/03/2012, 00:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I AGREE NOW FRAZER IS THE REAL ACTION MAN..WHAT DO YOU SAY TO THAT???
  • Crank Shaft (02/03/2012, 09:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now this is ACTION!
  • weed (02/03/2012, 10:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    so happy they were not bad minded and stoped this project..good going NDP
  • for self (02/03/2012, 12:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is why cavin so quiet he meking sure he stays on Mark good side
  • jack (02/03/2012, 16:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we need this project as road town smells
  • Lilly (03/03/2012, 06:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    VIP or NDP it's our government of the day and we have to help them solve the matters of this country we call home!!! So thumbs up to the Former and Present Minister of Communication & Works!!


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