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Residents are already seeing the benefits of government's major investments in roads and water infrastructure, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley.
Speaking during his State of the Territory Address, Wheatley said the Virgin Islands is undergoing one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in its history.
“Today, residents are already seeing the difference,” the Premier stated, pointing to the rehabilitation of the Hodge’s Creek to Paraquita Bay corridor and ongoing works from Cox Heath to Sea Cow’s Bay.
He said more than $21 million has been committed to road upgrades and resilience projects across the Territory, including road, drainage and mitigation works in Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke.
Wheatley also highlighted efforts to improve water reliability, noting that approximately $2.8 million is being invested to strengthen water infrastructure, reduce leaks and improve supply and storage.
“New pipelines in Sea Cow’s Bay, improvements to the Ridge Road transmission system, and rehabilitation of reservoirs at Hannah Hill, Fort Hill, Sabbath Hill, Minton Hill and Balsam Ghut are helping deliver cleaner, safer and more reliable water to residents,” he said.
According to the Premier, the investments are aimed at addressing long-standing infrastructure challenges while supporting future growth across the Territory.
Speaking during his State of the Territory Address, Wheatley said the Virgin Islands is undergoing one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in its history.
“Today, residents are already seeing the difference,” the Premier stated, pointing to the rehabilitation of the Hodge’s Creek to Paraquita Bay corridor and ongoing works from Cox Heath to Sea Cow’s Bay.
He said more than $21 million has been committed to road upgrades and resilience projects across the Territory, including road, drainage and mitigation works in Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke.
Wheatley also highlighted efforts to improve water reliability, noting that approximately $2.8 million is being invested to strengthen water infrastructure, reduce leaks and improve supply and storage.
“New pipelines in Sea Cow’s Bay, improvements to the Ridge Road transmission system, and rehabilitation of reservoirs at Hannah Hill, Fort Hill, Sabbath Hill, Minton Hill and Balsam Ghut are helping deliver cleaner, safer and more reliable water to residents,” he said.
According to the Premier, the investments are aimed at addressing long-standing infrastructure challenges while supporting future growth across the Territory.
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