Minister Jache Adams Visits Scaur Hill Project
The Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams visited the completed Scaur Hill enhancement project, “commending the Ministry’s technical officers for successfully delivering the critical safety improvement on time and on budget.”
A Government spokesperson said, “The extensive works began on 30 September 2024 and involved reconstructing a 230-foot retaining wall along Somerset Road, ensuring long-term stability and safety for motorists and area residents. The road is now fully open, following the removal of temporary alternative traffic routes last week.
“Minister Adams highlighted the project as a demonstration of the Government’s ability to strengthen Bermuda’s infrastructure through expert planning and execution.”
“This is an excellent example of the Ministry’s technical expertise. I commend Principal Highways Engineer Tina Beer-Searle, Principal Structural Engineer Austin Kenny, and Structural Engineer Jean-Marc Colmet, who played pivotal roles in delivering this project successfully. Their dedication, alongside the wider team, makes infrastructure progress like this possible,” Minister Adams said.
He also recognised the contributions of his predecessor, Lt/Col David Burch, who initiated the project. “I want to thank Col. Burch for laying the groundwork for this essential project. His commitment to infrastructure development has made a lasting impact, and this completion reflects the vision and diligence of those who came before me.”
The Government spokesperson said, “The Minister extended special thanks to area residents for their patience and cooperation throughout the project, particularly those who generously allowed the Government to use their properties for temporary traffic routing.”
“The willingness of residents to accommodate temporary road diversions was a remarkable show of community spirit. Their patience and generosity were key to ensuring construction proceeded as smoothly as possible,” he added.
The Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to enhancing safety and infrastructure resilience across Bermuda and will continue applying technical expertise to future projects that improve public safety and connectivity.”
Principal Structural Engineer Austin Kenny, Principal Highways Engineer Tina Beer-Searle, Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams and Structural Engineer Jean-Marc Colmet.
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Oh, good grief. I remember him when he worked at a local bank.
The road so nice they paved it twice!
Yup! It’s not even smooth,even after digging it up and paving it again.
Donald duck would be better after Burch.
it not completed yet, these guys so funny, still a big hump from the old to the new asphalt, a tourist went down the other day because they did not see the hump, SMDH.