Repairs on the Hannah Hill reservoir are to commence shortly, the Government of the Virgin Islands has announced. Photo: Facebook/File

The Ministry of Communications and Works, under Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has been taking decisive action to resolve the decades old water issues affecting the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS/File

The Hannah Hill reservoir has been given priority for repairs. Photo: Facebook/File

Florida Aqua Store, the specialised contractor contracted to rehabilitate five critical reservoirs across the Territory, has commenced mobilisation and is scheduled to arrive on island on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. 

The Hannah Hill reservoir has been given priority.

According to Government Information Service (GIS), the Ministry of Communications and Works will be working to maintain continuous flow through the distribution network during the first phase of rehabilitation.

The ministry is, however, notifying residents at higher elevations at Hannah Hill who rely most on stored pressure, may experience reduced water availability as the reservoir itself will be offline for rehabilitation.

Affected customers are advised to store sufficient water in advance and to monitor ministry updates closely. This is a temporary and necessary step to ensure the long-term integrity of the tank, and further information will be shared as work progresses, GIS stated.

Other reservoirs to be repaired

The other reservoirs to be repaired are at Fort Hill, Sabbath Hill, Minton Hill on Virgin Gorda, and Balsam's Ghut

The contract, valued at one million, nine hundred and seventy-two thousand, two hundred and twenty-two dollars ($1,972,222.00), was signed between the Government and the contractor, Florida Aqua Store, in January 2026, with mobilisation originally anticipated for mid-July. However, delays in the shipping of specialised materials and equipment shifted the contractor's arrival to early August.