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New Perimeter Roadway for Hewanorra International Airport

Contact: John Emmanuel

Construction underway in preparation for new perimeter access road for V.F. In’t Airport

Friday, April 2, 2004 - Greater ease in patrolling the perimeter of the southern-based Hewanorra International Airport is to be realized in the coming months, when work gets underway on the construction of a multi-million dollar project. The construction of the perimeter roadway is made available through a US$1.89-million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$4.41 million.

The monies are part of St. Lucia’s Emergency Recovery Project, of which a sizable portion will go towards the procurement of works for the construction of the perimeter roadway. Director of Airports at the St. Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA), Peter Jean says the latest initiative is part of continued efforts by SLASPA to conform to safety specifications set out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “This is a very exciting achievement for us at Hewanorra,” Mr. Jean told the Government Information Service (GIS) in a recent interview.
 

SLASPA, since the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States has been undertaking activities to enhance the security situation at both airports. “This road works being talked about for Hewanorra is supposed to facilitate the free movement of security personnel right across the inner perimeter of the airport compound. This will ensure that there is no security breach or encroachment, while ensuring that the overall security and integrity of the aerodrome is maintained,” explained Mr. Jean. The works will consist of approximately 21,500 feet of roadway, the construction of earth embankment, excavations, and the reinforcement of culverts. The construction period is estimated to be 29 weeks.

Meantime, the project coordination unit of the of the Emergency Recovery Project invites sealed bids form eligible bidders for the procurement of works for the construction of the perimeter roadway. Bidding will be conducted through the national competitive bidding procedures specified by the World Bank guidelines.

 

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