Hashtag: #Construction
Minister On Department Of Planning Statistics
The Department of Planning statistics “demonstrate that, despite the pandemic, investment and interest in development is taking off,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 7], Minister Roban said, “I am pleased to take this opportunity today to inform this Honourable House of the Department... Read more of this article
St Regis Exemption Approval Now Rescinded
An “exemption approval issued to the St. Regis developers to conduct construction at the site during the Stay-at-Home period has been rescinded,” the Government confirmed this evening. This follows after footage of what appeared to be work ongoing at the site circulated today via messaging apps and social media, and what appeared to be an... Read more of this article
Construction Begins On $3.8M College Centre
Construction of the new Career Development Centre at Bermuda College has “officially commenced,” with the project — which will include a 3,542 sq. foot addition with a number of state-of-the-art features — made possible thanks to a $3.8 million donation from several Bermuda-based re/insurers. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Delays In Repairing Wall On Harbour Road
“Inclement weather and the inability to source local materials has resulted in considerable delays in completing repairs to the wall” on Harbour Road, the Government has advised. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works can advise the public that inclement weather and the inability to source local materials has resulted in... Read more of this article
Minister Burch: 67 Companies Approved To Date
To date 67 companies have been approved for the Short Term Stimulus Programme in which around $13 million was allocated for infrastructure improvements to be done by small to medium sized contractors, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 26], the Minister said, “The Ministry of Public... Read more of this article
BFRS Rescue Man Trapped In Overturned Crane
[Updated] The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service rescued a man who was “trapped in the cab of an overturned crane” in St George’s today [March 22], with the BFRS saying “fire crews found one man trapped with no obvious injuries and conscious in the cab of the overturned crane.” A BFRS spokesperson said, “On Monday... Read more of this article
Plans To Repair Section Of Harbour Road Wall
The Ministry of Public Works advised of “upcoming plans to repair a 50-foot section of wall located on Harbour Road Paget, east of Highwood Lane and Lovers Lane.” “In the coming weeks, the area in question will undergo remedial repairs to secure the wall section. Meanwhile, the planning and procurement of the necessary equipment and... Read more of this article
Construction Scheduled At Admiralty House Park
The Department of Parks is advising the public of construction scheduled to take place at Admiralty House Park on Monday [March 15]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to advise the public of construction scheduled to commence at Admiralty House Park on Monday, March 15. “The work involves reconstructing the beach access... Read more of this article
City Sidewalk/Light Works Now 80% Complete
The City of Hamilton provided a progress report on the “infrastructure works at the junction of Par-la-Ville Road, Point Pleasant Road and Front Street,” saying that the work — which consists of “sidewalk refurbishment and the installation of new traffic lights” — is now 80% complete. “The new traffic lights, which... Read more of this article
Minister Burch On The Stimulus Programme
“We are very pleased with the response to the Stimulus programme and are working as fast as we can to get contracts awarded,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said in the House of Assembly today [March 5]. The Minister said, “It was December 17th, 2020 when the Executive Director of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation,... Read more of this article
City To Renovate Victoria Street Bathrooms
The City of Hamilton will be renovating of the Victoria Street public bathrooms to “make them safer, more robust and easier to keep clean,” with the bathrooms to closed to the public while the work takes place. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is about to embark on a full renovation of the Victoria Street public bathrooms to... Read more of this article
Construction To Commence At #5 Car Park
The City of Hamilton said they wish to “advise motorists, businesses and the general public of future construction at the #5 Car Park, Front Street, for the installation of a barrier gate system.” “The barrier system will operate in a similar fashion to all other city car parks allowing ticketed entry and exit,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
