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(PLTM) - The Communications and Works Ministry has undertaken several road improvement works, including building sidewalks and a retaining wall leading to Fish Bay.
According to the Ministry, road works to facilitate the construction of sidewalks on the Blackburn Highway near the Water and Sewerage Department in Baughers Bay to Fish Bay, have commenced. Work is expected to last for six weeks and also includes the installation of manholes, a retaining wall and 12-inch water pipes.
The government did not disclose the cost of the project.
Meanwhile, the Ministry stated that other works include expansions on water and sewerage mains.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr. Anthony McMaster said that the Ministry is committed to the infrastructural growth of this Territory.
Mr. McMaster also said, “Works will continue on the National Sewerage Project in East End from next week. Saw cutting of the road will begin this week in preparation for the installation of the pipes.”
This phase of the project will commence works on the force main from Brandywine Bay to Parham Town and is being managed by Autland Heavy Equipment Limited.
Works to improve the road and water mains in Spring Ghut have also begun. The water expansion project will see the installation of 2,000 feet of 6-inch pipes and 450 feet of 4-inch pipes to service the area. This project is expected to last for six weeks.
Road works also happening in the area include constructing drains and a retaining wall, plus road paving. These works are also expected to last for six weeks.
Mr. McMaster further noted that works on the Sea Cows Bay road continued for sub-base preparation and from Friday, October 28 at 10:00 am until Monday, October 31 at 9:00 am, the Sea Cows Bay road will be fully closed for road paving.
During the weekend closure in this area, motorists driving to and from the western end of Tortola are advised to take alternate routes over the hill as no ‘through traffic’ will be allowed. The recommended alternate route is the Paul P. Wattley Road into Georges Hallow near Ebenezer Thomas Primary School.
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