Improvements Works Complete At Boat Ramp
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that “improvement works have been completed at the boat ramp at ‘Stonecrusher Corner’ on Kindley Field Road in St. George’s.”
“The completed project represents the latest investment by the Ministry in practical public infrastructure that supports community use, marine access, and operational readiness,” a spokesperson said.
“The upgraded ramp restores and improves an area that boaters and members of the public had previously identified as useful and important for access to the water.
“The site is now open for public use and will also benefit organisations such as the Bermuda Power Boat Association and the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard, should access be required for operational purposes.
“The works included the rehabilitation of the concrete boat ramp, improvements to the launch surface, vehicle access works, and related site improvements to make the area safer, more durable and more usable for boaters, recreational users, and the wider public.
“The Ministry previously carried out a public consultation before construction began, inviting residents to view the proposed designs and provide feedback. That input helped guide the final approach to the project and ensured that the completed works reflected the needs of the community.”
The Minister of Public Works and Environment, Jaché Adams who attended the location on Sunday, alongside the Coast Guard, to inspect the work, said, “This project is another example of the Ministry investing in infrastructure that people can see, use and benefit from.
“Stonecrusher Corner was identified by boaters and members of the public as an area with real value, and we have now delivered improvements that support safer and more reliable access to the water.”
The Government spokesperson said, “The project was finished within budget.”
Minister Jaché Adams added, “Public infrastructure does not always have to be large to be meaningful. Sometimes it is about making sure the spaces people already use are safer, better maintained and fit for purpose. This project does that, and I thank the public, the boating community and all those involved in helping bring it to completion.”
“The Government spokesperson said, “The project was finished within budget.””
It is a sad reflection on Bermuda that a PLP Government spokesperson feels the need to say such a thing.
It rarely happens so they have to puff up the event when it does.
Be thankful half of the W&E dept plus area PLP MPS were not called off of their jobs for a photo op.
Please tell us the Budget – end cost
they started the job last September within Budget is probably not a possibility unless the budget was inflated really high to start with
How much did it cost?