$2.5M Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant re-commissioned



Damaged since the hurricanes of 2017, which resulted in raw sewage flowing into the sea, the plant was repaired for $2,594,317.86 through an agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands via the Ministry of Communications and Works with Biwater International Limited.
The agreement allowed Biwater International Ltd to procure the necessary equipment and material to replace the damaged equipment and materials at the plant.
Speaking at the re-commissioning, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natlio D. Wheatley R7) said, “This is a very good day. It is a welcome day for us, as we see that this sewage treatment plant has been re-commissioned here, after it was damaged in the 2017 hurricanes.
“I know that the member for the Third District is exceedingly pleased, because we will not see that raw sewage going out into the harbour as it was before, and I think that's something that we can all rejoice about,” the Premier said.
Keep plant functional - Hon Fraser
Third District Representative and Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), who had been vocal about the situation at the plant, called for authorities to do what is necessary to keep the plant functional.
Meanwhile, Hon Wheatley said his government is committed to solving the infrastructural challenges being experienced by the people of the Virgin Islands and high on that list are sewage, roads and water.
“So delayed is not denied. Of course, we know sometimes these things take longer than we want to but the Minister for Communications and Works and this entire government, we remain resilient, and we continue to push until we get to our ultimate goal, which is ensuring that the people of the Virgin Islands have the standard of living that they deserve,” he said in thanking all involved with the project.
Also present at the ceremony was Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), who spoke about the importance of the plant, ahead of receiving the manual for the plant in a ceremonial handover by the Biwater International Ltd Project Manager, Mr Richard F. Smith.


14 Responses to “$2.5M Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant re-commissioned”
Let's hope that the plant is properly managed now!
Please!!