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PR firm doing geotechnical study for new Frenchman’s Cay Bridge

- funded requested in 2020 Budget Estimates
Jaca Sierra out of Puerto Rico has been hired to conduct the geotechnical study/soil testing to determine what load/weight the ground can take before the designs for the new Frenchman's Cay Bridge are concluded. Photo: Facebook
With funding requested in the 2020 Budget Estimates, a new bridge will be designed and built to link Frenchman’s Cay and West End, Tortola. Photo: Facebook
With funding requested in the 2020 Budget Estimates, a new bridge will be designed and built to link Frenchman’s Cay and West End, Tortola. Photo: Facebook
Describing the bridge project as ‘long overdue’, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), stated on a Facebook post on October 23, 2019 that the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities, headed by Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has made submission in the 2020 budget cycle for the funding of a new Frenchman’s Cay Bridge for the safety of all users. Photo: VINO
Describing the bridge project as ‘long overdue’, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), stated on a Facebook post on October 23, 2019 that the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities, headed by Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has made submission in the 2020 budget cycle for the funding of a new Frenchman’s Cay Bridge for the safety of all users. Photo: VINO
FRENCHMAN’S CAY, VI- With funding requested in the 2020 Budget Estimates, a new bridge will be designed and built to link Frenchman’s Cay and West End, Tortola.

Preparatory works have already begun and the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities has hired Jaca Sierra out of Puerto Rico to conduct the geotechnical study/soil testing to determine what load/weight the ground can take before the designs for the new Frenchman's Cay Bridge are concluded.

Describing the bridge project as “long overdue”, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), stated on a Facebook post on October 23, 2019 that the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities has made submission in the 2020 budget cycle for the funding of a new bridge for the safety of all users.

“With the support of the Premier the Hon. Andrew A. Fahie & Minister Kye Rymer, & your entire government we are forging forward to ensure a safe and resilient road network through this project and the many others to come,” Hon Fahie wrote.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) in a statement to the House of Assembly on July 16, 2019, had informed the public of the project.

“Mr Speaker, my team has begun the preliminary works such as scheduling the Environmental Impact Study, the Geotechnical works and funding has been requested in the 2020 Budget Estimates exercise for project execution, while preparatory works have begun,” Hon Rymer had stated.

11 Responses to “PR firm doing geotechnical study for new Frenchman’s Cay Bridge”

  • truth be told (27/10/2019, 18:40) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    Mehson the vip working don’t mind the noise
  • Eagle Eye (27/10/2019, 18:51) Like (13) Dislike (8) Reply
    i ain't see a thing wrong with the current bridge.
    • Closer look (28/10/2019, 05:48) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      Drive over the bridge then take a look under it. Let me know if you feel comfortable driving back over it. "Look beyond what you see."
    • Progress (29/10/2019, 14:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Eagle Eye... u just a hater that bridge falling out from underneath but das something u would know cause u ain't from west end & u ain't know anything about it so try hush your mouth
  • Thoughtful Sailor (27/10/2019, 21:14) Like (3) Dislike (12) Reply
    Did they go through the whole list of capable BVIslanders before they made their pick?
  • Blind Man (27/10/2019, 22:41) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    Only district 1 getting attention?
  • Norris Turnbull (27/10/2019, 23:16) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Were Geotechnical studies done on the slabs of concrete between tortola and beef island?
  • Hmmmm (28/10/2019, 05:39) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    A politician is a politician... Always going to use their office to enrich themselves... They can't trust local to get their cut back and to keep their mouth shut...
    • @ Hummmm (28/10/2019, 09:14) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      Remember ndp is not in power it’s only them corrupt and takes kick backs so go sit down with your horse droppings
  • For GOD Sake (28/10/2019, 10:10) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    You all just need to shut up!!!!! let them do the studies before one of you all get in a serious accident in that same bridge where it ca-lapse with you'll and ayo look to sue the government.


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