New Road Paving Machinery Arrives In Bermuda
New road paving equipment has arrived in Bermuda, with the Government saying it is part of a “significant investment in overhauling the Island’s ageing asphalt infrastructure” and “each machine plays a specific role in Bermuda’s road resurfacing process.”
A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment welcomes the arrival of a new suite of road paving equipment delivered to Bermuda last week.
“This equipment is part of the Government’s significant investment in overhauling the Island’s ageing asphalt infrastructure.
“The arrival marks the beginning of Phase I of a modernisation effort designed to enhance the quality and efficiency of road paving across the country.
“The equipment, unloaded at the Hamilton Docks and transported to the Government Quarry in Bailey’s Bay, included a state-of-the-art milling machine, a Shuttle Buggy, and a new asphalt paver.
“Each machine plays a specific role in Bermuda’s road resurfacing process and will significantly increase operational capacity and performance.
“The compact milling machine efficiently removes worn asphalt, even in space-restricted areas such as trenches and tight curves.
“The Shuttle Buggy offers on-site storage and material remixing, and improves pavement quality. Meanwhile, the paver delivers uniform asphalt coverage with operator-friendly features, including ergonomic controls and enhanced visibility.
“Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon. Jache Adams, JP, MP, toured the new equipment at the Quarry and underscored its importance.”
“This is a big moment. The condition of Bermuda’s roads has been a consistent concern across the Island,” Minister Adams said.
“This equipment gives the team a stronger foundation to tackle those concerns. It allows them to work more efficiently, deliver higher-quality results, and make steady, visible progress. This is about moving forward with real solutions.”
The spokesperson said, “Technical experts are currently in Bermuda to finalise design specifications for the new asphalt batching plant. Construction on the plant, which will begin later this summer through local contractors, is scheduled to start in September pending final planning approvals. The Ministry expects the new plant’s components to arrive on the Island in late July.”
Minister Adams added, “The old plant has run its course. We had to limit operations and work around equipment failures. But now, the focus is on building something fit for purpose. This new gear is not just impressive—it is essential.
“It gives our crews the tools to deliver lasting repairs, not just patchwork.”
The spokesperson said, “The delivery also initiates a focused training period for operations staff, combining classroom instruction with field training to ensure safe and skilled use of the equipment.
“This training will support upcoming resurfacing works scheduled through the end of 2025. The investment forms part of a broader plan to improve Bermuda’s roads through better coordination with utility companies, long-term infrastructure planning, and increased public responsiveness.
“Recent efforts have already seen major roadwork completed in Southampton, Warwick, Smith’s, and along key East End corridors.”
Bawahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,
So. I guess this means that they can pave as quick as anywhere e!se than??
Hmmm!! Wonder if the temporary/permanent causeway bridge will be able to handle this new equipment.
Is this the same equipment that Minister Burch so grandly announced would be arriving two or three years ago? Just asking for a friend.
Why the delay? Perhaps the builder did a little due diligence on the Government and demanded full payment before shipping. Maybe the equipment had to be cutom made for roads where we drive on the left. Don’t want to put the ashphalt down the wrong way you know.
Faux outrage.
He never said 2 or 3 years ago. His statements were made last year. So let’s please not create fake news.
The government said the plant would be up and running by April 2025. That was announced by Burch. Yet here we are with equipment only now starting to arrive, some more equipment coming later in the year, and no prospect of the plant actually producing until late 2026.
So, like you said, let’s not create fake news. They are, as always, way behind their own schedule due to mismanagement.
Smh. Taxpayer money spent bc the gov didn’t maintain our equipment. “Just buy it new, who will hold us accountable?”
Meanwhile East End Asphalt equipment is the same age and working with no problems…gov has been using EEA’s “old” well maintained assets bc it’s private money where people are held accountable and can lose their job and you can’t spend like a drunken sailor.
Burch claimed that the, yet to arrive, asphalt plant would be operational in the summer of 2024, after he first promised it for the fall of 2023.
It is now early summer 2025 and no sign of that promised plant.
Five years or more late! SMH! ????