Construction works will soon begin at St. Joseph for the Highway Rehabilitation and River Defense works west of Hillsborough Bridge and the Providence Road Rehabilitation Project in the Roseau Valley to the tune of $7.45-million dollars.
The contracts were signed on Monday June 12th 2017 at the Financial Center, with the two projects rolling in at a cost of $5.8-million and $1.65-million respectively.
Both projects will be done by Offshore Civil and Marine Inc. which has been given the task of completing them in 110 days.
Minister for Public Works and Ports, Miriam Blanchard, stated that the projects “further highlights the commitment of this government” to the resident of both communities.
“Be assured that your safety and well-being is of paramount importance to your government. Today on behalf of the government, I give you the commitment that we will continue to forge ahead with the rehabilitation of the physical infrastructure for a better Dominica for all of us,” she remarked
Parliamentary representative for the St. Joseph constituency, Kelvar Darroux, expressed pleasure over the fact that the actual signing of contracts was done to the benefit of persons from St. Joseph, and hopes that the residents of the constituency show full support and appreciation for the efforts.
“We can well imagine the force of the Layou River has once it has full capacity. So I am very pleased this afternoon to be part of this ceremony…I am hoping that the residents of Layou, and by extension the St. Joseph constituency will be very appreciative of the works that will begin here shortly,” he remarked.
The Highway Rehabilitation and Rover Defense Project, according to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public Works, Denise Edwards, will “positively impact the lives of all Dominicans” especially the residents of Layou, St. Joseph and Hillsborough.
MP for the Roseau Valley, Dr. Collin McIntyre, shared the same views as Darroux. He said he was very pleased with the oncoming project and is looking forward to implementing their designs.
“This is not a little undertaking, and I think the science involved in it, the technology by our engineers and the consultants, I think they have arrived at something in terms of a design that we can move with right now, and I am really happy about it, and looking forward to it,” McIntyre remarked.
Can you tell us how much of this is kickback, and into who’s pocket or which political party?
mister again? one company Dominica have man. this too shall pass.
I want would like to know Hon. Kelvar Darroux , if the road from Layou to St.Joe under the cliff will not get some attention. It a dangerous road currently and bus drivers pass through there in the day but if it’s heavy rain or night they transverse to the highway but think of the people inside layou and beginning of St. Joe. It will be side to wait and see god for bid it an accident and then the attention is given. Hon.Palrep can you look into this a concern villager.
So every contractor is off shore??
Once again Marn will ask: What happen to the Public Works Department and why isn’t these moneys going to rehabilitating a public sector department!!!
What company uses toys to demonstrate thier equipment they managing/operating,,,
http://offshorecivilandmarine.com/index.php/en/
Marn is rather curious to know the background about this Emanuel Fellow,,,
while i give thanks for the rehab works on the west coast wasnt it told to us recently, tthe chinese will be doing those works? correct me please
I hope you foolish labor supporters realise that the BIG money Jobs are for Francis and the crumbs are for you guys. Stay in your all ignorance
That PS have good guts too wi…
She living in Cockrane and the road up there so bad. If it was me I would demand that they fix the road I’m driving on every day too.
And she from Salisbury — you think she would put a little word for the farmers in the village — they have been waiting for 17 YEARS NOW…
Jobs for one man, What about Leblanc and Astaphans this is wickedness, dem fellas need to pay there bills like everyone else!
Foolishness: only Labur party constituencies benefiting from Government projects.
Hello! stupes………………………….. Unnecessary bridge finished in the Layou valley!!! What about the middle road to Ponte Casse!! De Unnecessary built bridge done!!! Where the road fixed??? Nah!! What is the priority………………………………….. stupes.
You had no money to pay the public servants, now add up all the money you are giving out for votes, where have you had it hidden in your bank account. Such a joke, Dominicans get wise to his spending.
When something is good, say it good! Keep it up mr prime minister and all your good ministers.
Frances, looks like you are on the opposite side of the spectrum. While you say that some only talk negativity about the government; you, on the other hand, only think that the government can only do good.
For you:
If they discriminate – its good
If they only do projects in their constituencies, its good
If they give criminal our passport as diplomats – its good
If they are corrupt and pocket passport money – they good
I wish you would be more objective and less naive.
This is some refreshing news! Tell those who come on here daily with their negativity, to take a hike!
what about from Pondcase’ through layoupark down to layou bridge is that road fixed
Three years ago, it was reported that 65% of Dominica’s road network was in tiptop condition, most of us were still complaining. All before that, we were dancing to the tune of “can’t eat concrete”, saying that road will do nothing for us. Here comes Erika who cuts off almost every village and town from the other. It was then that we woke and remembered we needed the same concrete to get to our family and friends, so that they could eat and be treated after being isolated(some of them for three or more days).
All this is to say that roads are an integral part of our development! So to those who criticize the works of this government, shame on you! We all need these roads to do our daily activities, we need the roads so we can do business and generate income, we need the roads so visitors can come to our island and have a good time. So hush up if you have nothing good to say!
If my memory serves me right, it was labour who began this ” road can’t be eaten” rhetoric in 2000.