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Contact:
Primus Hutchinson
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Project Manager- Walid
Jabara |
Monday, June 21, 2004 – Despite the setbacks, the
Government’s Road Development Programme (RDP), which is being managed by
construction firm, Consolidated Contractors International (UK) Limited is
progressing steadily towards completion by early next year.
The RDP project involves the rehabilitation of Approximately 12. 5 kilometres of
roads and includes the construction of seven bridges, rubble walls, drainage,
placement of culverts, and laying of new water main lines. The overall RDP
project is estimated to cost close to EC$30 million.
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Bridge
under construction |
Currently, the RDP is 60% complete and is expected to be
completed as planned. The project will benefit the communities of Grande
Riviere, Mornier, Trois Piton, Deglos, Grande Ravine, Derniere Riviere, La-
Ressource and the Mabouya Valley.
Work is progressing on four different roads. These are:
• On the Grande Riviere to La Croix road, works on culverts, subsoil drains,
retaining walls and water main line have been completed, and construction of
concrete side drains and the processing of pavement layer works are in progress,
including works on the Grande Riviere Bridge.
• On the Deglos to Trois Piton road, culverts, subsoil drain, and retaining
walls are being completed, while works on the main water line are about 90%
complete. Concrete side drains and earth works are in progress, while the Deglos
Bridge will be completed within nine months.
• From Richfond to Grande Riviere, two bridges have been completed and will be
open for traffic as soon as the safety precautions are completed. Also, works on
culverts, concrete side drains and water line are in progress and retaining
walls are almost complete.
• In the La Ressource to Derniere Riviere segment, culvert installation is in an
advanced stage and the La Ressource Bridge will be completed within one month.
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Project Engineer - Bassel Hilal |
Project Engineer, Bassel Hilal says, while much is being
done on the bridges, all other components are receiving significant attention,
in order to meet the completion date. For his part, Project Manager, Walid
Jabara said that many residents were benefiting from the project.
“For example we have hired three hundred and thirty employees to assure prompt
completion of the project and also to provide a means of employment for
residents in the various communities where the project is being carried out,”
Mr. Jabara said.
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