Improvement Proposed At Stonecrusher Corner
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is inviting public feedback on proposed improvements to the boat ramp at ‘Stonecrusher Corner’ on Kindley Field Road in St. George’s.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry intends to proceed with the construction phase of this project, which involves rehabilitating the existing concrete ramp to enhance safety and usability for boaters and recreational users.
“The proposed upgrades include restoring the launch surface and installing a section of concrete designed to allow vehicle access while helping to reduce surface water runoff onto Kindley Field Road.
“Landscaping improvements will be included to improve the area’s overall look and feel and better integrate the site with its natural surroundings.
“This project supports the site’s ongoing use for boating activities and community events while maintaining a focus on durability, environmental responsibility, and public access.
“As part of the planning process, the Ministry is seeking input from residents on the proposed designs and any additional considerations they feel should be taken into account before construction begins.
“The consultation period began on Thursday, 24 July and will conclude on Thursday, 7 August 2025. Residents are encouraged to visit forum.gov.bm to view the design drawings and submit their feedback online.
“For those who prefer to share their input in person, a public access station has been set up at the Department of Parks, located on the ground floor of Global House, 43 Church Street, Hamilton.
“Members of the public may visit the office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to review the plans and complete a feedback form.
“Public input will help guide the final design decisions and ensure the project reflects the needs and expectations of the community.”
Here is my public feedback.
There are a number of projects that the Ministry of Public Works and Environment needs to undertake before focusing on leisure activities, such as a boat launch.
I have in mind things like replacing the temporary Bailey Bridges with a proper bridge, paving the roads that even Lt. Col. Burch admitted had been neglected for 20 years.
Because clearly there has been NO paving going on in the past few months, and clearly there has been no discussions ongoing about replacing the bridges..
Well, here is another project that we have seen Government announce before. Like many many years ago. What have we seen? Nothing.
Recently we have seen a slew of Government proclamations of projects that they are gonna do. Almost all we have seen before. Almost all not so much as a single shovel has been picked up, but somewhere they are shoveling something. There must be money falling from a tree somewhere.
This time they have submitted plans, again?, and have given the public two weeks, fourteen whole days, to respond on the Government website. Not that they will pay one lick of mind to anything the public, in particular those who have a direct interest, will have to say.
It will be another ten years before the first bucket of concrete gets poured at Stonecrusher.
“fourteen whole days”
Now exclude Sundays and Public Holidays and calculate the available number of days in which to respond.