Start of DeCastro Street Sidewalks Improvement Project delayed
According to the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), a further update will be provided "following the completion of the remaining contractual and administrative requirements".
Public concerns
The project has come under public scrutiny, particularly after the revelation that mature trees with aggressive roots would be replaced.
The RDA said it recognises the importance of the public’s concerns and continued engagement surrounding the project.
“Improving the safety and accessibility of our sidewalks remains critical for the elderly, persons with limited mobility, families with strollers, wheelchair users and all pedestrians.
“The wider aim is to create a more pedestrian-friendly Road Town while enhancing the appeal and business profile of the capital,” the RDA stated on September 7, 2026.
Scope of work
On July 30, 2026, the RDA, in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, signed a $798,108.74 contract with TMB Enterprises for the sidewalk improvements.
The scope of work includes demolition of the existing sidewalks, construction of new concrete walkways, drainage upgrades, landscaping, civil works and traffic-management measures to maintain access during construction.
The project is being delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, with funding from the Government of the Virgin Islands as part of the Road Town Development Partnership.
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12 Responses to “Start of DeCastro Street Sidewalks Improvement Project delayed”
So many worse and so many much, much, much more dangerous places in Road Town and throughout the VI that could do with this money spending.
Use a contractor that gives value for money and one that does not negotiate kickbacks and handouts for favours for inflated projects that do not deliver.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE think and start to make the VI a better place not a poorer and even more environmentally impoverished one.
Isn’t the Paraquita Bay Road already an extreme hazard and a serious danger to citizens who use it daily? Why does addressing that apparent safety concern not take priority? Is the fact that this project benefits a tourist area the deciding factor?
Was the detailed $800,000 project proposal and cost breakdown ever made available to the public? Inquiring minds want to know how drainage works and the uplift of a few metres of sidewalk can amount to a project approaching $1 million.
Are we truly operating as a democratic society where the voices and concerns of citizens matter? Or are decisions simply being made without meaningful public consultation or accountability?
Has the Government considered redirecting these funds toward completing the Administration Complex, potentially reducing the amount being spent on lease agreements and freeing up those funds for other public priorities?
These are legitimate questions that deserve clear answers, transparency, and accountability.
I genuinely wonder how those responsible for these decisions sleep at night.