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‘Steps To Replace St George’s Swing Bridge’

‘Steps To Replace St George’s Swing Bridge’

The Ministry of Public Works said they are “taking decisive steps to replace the ageing St George’s Swing Bridge.” “We have been working with these plans since 2017, after inheriting the initial designs from the previous administration,” stated Minister of Public Works David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry... Read more of this article

Pedestrian Crosswalk Lights Arrive In Bermuda

Pedestrian Crosswalk Lights Arrive In Bermuda

“The arrival of these flashing amber lights is important in enhancing road safety for all,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works has welcomed the latest shipment of flashing amber pedestrian crossing lights, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to improving... Read more of this article

City To Enhance Bermuda Marquee Sign Area

City To Enhance Bermuda Marquee Sign Area

The City of Hamilton announced that planned improvement works will commence today [Feb 6] to further enhance the area surrounding the iconic Bermuda Marquee Sign. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that planned improvement works will commence on February 6, 2025, to further enhance the area surrounding the iconic Bermuda... Read more of this article

Sandy’s Dock Repairs Near Completion

Sandy’s Dock Repairs Near Completion

The Ministry of Public Works provided an update on the ongoing repair work at Sandy’s Dock in Devonshire on North Shore Road, saying that the project is nearing completion. “Sandy’s Dock has been in rough shape for some time,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry... Read more of this article

NMB Working To Restore Casemates Buildings

NMB Working To Restore Casemates Buildings

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is working to “waterproof, stabilise, and save the Casemates Barracks and Upper Ordnance buildings.” A spokesperson said, “Major progress has been made by the National Museum of Bermuda to waterproof, stabilise, and save the Casemates Barracks and Upper Ordnance buildings. This is thanks to funds... Read more of this article

City Works At The Front Street Pump Station

City Works At The Front Street Pump Station

The City of Hamilton will begin “essential maintenance work next month at the Front Street Pump Station and the #8 Car Park on Front Street, located opposite the Supermart.” A spokesperson said, “The project involves replacing aging pipes in the pump station that carry city wastewater. “To accommodate the works, a small number... Read more of this article

Ministry Updates On Scaur Hill Safety Project

Ministry Updates On Scaur Hill Safety Project

The Ministry of Public Works said the Scaur Hill safety enhancement project is “now expected to be completed ahead of schedule, potentially by the end of February 2025, weather permitting.” “This project demonstrates our commitment to infrastructure improvement and safety,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government... Read more of this article

Fairmont Southampton Renovations Update

Fairmont Southampton Renovations Update

Westend Properties shared an update on the ongoing renovations at the Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Work at the site is proceeding as planned – for instance, demolition within the building has begun in anticipation of the extensive overhaul of the hotel interior. The initial shipments of containers of construction materials and equipment... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Road Works At Scaur Hill

Photos & Video: Road Works At Scaur Hill

The project to “enhance safety and stability on Scaur Hill, Sandys Parish” continues, with the work having started late last month and expected to take approximately six months to complete Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch previously stated: “The 230-foot retaining wall along Scaur Hill has been structurally undermined and urgently... Read more of this article

Scaur Hill Safety Project Begins On Monday

Scaur Hill Safety Project Begins On Monday

The Ministry of Public Works is reminding the public that the “project to enhance safety and stability on Scaur Hill, Sandys Parish, will commence tomorrow, Monday, 30 September 2024″ and “the work is expected to take approximately six months to complete.” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch stated: “The 230-foot retaining... Read more of this article

City CEO Updates Construction On Spurling Hill

City CEO Updates Construction On Spurling Hill

City CEO Dwayne Caines provided an update on the recent construction at the junction of Reid Street and Spurling Hill. Mr. Caines said, “I’d also like to clarify some details in response to the public inquiries we’ve received. “The upgrades at this junction are part of a broader, long-term initiative to modernize traffic signals and road layouts... Read more of this article

North Shore Road Single-Lane Closure

North Shore Road Single-Lane Closure

The Ministry of Public Works advised “that the westbound lane from Shelly Bay Marketplace to Radnor Road, on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, will be closed.: A Government spokesperson said, “This closure will facilitate trench works by Island Construction to install a water line. The single-lane closure will be effective from Tuesday, 17... Read more of this article