Hashtag: #Construction
Photos & Video: Radar System Maintenance
The surveillance radar system is undergoing planned maintenance, which is being carried out by an FAA team, assisted by technicians from the Airport Authority. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority responsible for providing air navigation services at the LF Wade International Airport, including Air Traffic Control and Air Traffic Engineering,... Read more of this article
Ministry: Road Closures In Southampton
The Ministry of Public Works said that “Lighthouse Road, Southampton & the Railway Trail will undergo paving works that will require road closure.” A Government spokesperson said, “This road closure will take place during Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 through Friday, October 30th, 2020. Working hours will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Demolition Of Clayhouse Inn
Work is underway on the demolition of the Clayhouse Inn building on North Shore, with many noting that is reflects the end of an era for the building, which is well known in Bermuda, and once hosted numerous entertainment events. Photos and video courtesy of Tom Coelho The building has not been used for some time, and demolition has been scheduled... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Demolition On East Broadway
Demolition work is underway on East Broadway today [Sept 26] with workers seen at the building next to the gas station, which has noted that while demolition work is taking place adjacent to them, the gas station remains open for business. Related Stories Photos & Video: Albert Row Demolition Underway Photos & Video: Demolition... Read more of this article
City: Upgrades To Front Street Traffic Junctions
The City of Hamilton announced that work will begin in September to upgrade three of the major intersections on Front Street, which will consist of sidewalk refurbishment and the installation of new traffic lights. A spokesperson said, “The City has already completed numerous major junction upgrades on Court Street and north Hamilton in an effort... Read more of this article
Road Closures By BELCO North Power Plant
The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to “inform motorists and pedestrians that there will be two road closures taking place simultaneously for the construction of the North Power Plant at BELCO. A spokesperson said, “The roads being closed are: Tribe Road # 2 – between St. John’s Road and Cemetery Road, and Cemetery Road... Read more of this article
Video: Ottiwell Simmons Centre Groundbreaking
[Updated] Premier David Burt, Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch and Mr. Ottiwell Simmons attended the groundbreaking of the Ottiwell A. Simmons International Arbitration Centre held yesterday. At the event, Premier Burt said, “I would like to say welcome to my Ministerial colleagues, the team from Milhouse and certainly the guest... Read more of this article
Minister: 50% Reduction In Time For Approval
The Department of Planning has “moved from 10 weeks to 4-5 weeks for a straightforward planning application to receive planning approval – a 50% reduction,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today. A Government spokesperson said, “During the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Department of Planning has continued to provide key... Read more of this article
Work Progressing On New Airport Building
The new airport passenger terminal building is more than 95% complete, and is due to be completed this year. A Skyport spokesperson said, “Work is progressing on the new passenger terminal building. It is more than 95% complete as work has been steady since shelter in place was lifted. The new building is due to be completed this year.” The... Read more of this article
Extension To The Road Closures By Power Plant
There will an extension to the two road closures presently in place for the construction of the North Power Plant at BELCO. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists and pedestrians that there will an extension to the two road closures presently in place for the construction of the North Power Plant at... Read more of this article
Barkers Hill Footbridge to Undergo Repairs
The Barkers Hill Footbridge will be closed to the public as of tomorrow [May 9], with reopening expected on Monday [May 11]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that the Barkers Hill Footbridge, located adjacent to the Ocean View Golf Course, will be closed to the public as of Saturday, 9 May 2020. “The... Read more of this article
Airport Passenger Terminal Work Progressing
Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited has provided a visual update on the progress of work on the new passenger terminal building – which is due for completion this year – as part of the ongoing airport redevelopment project at L.F. Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Work continues at the new passenger terminal building... Read more of this article
