BVIPA to build new cargo warehouse at Port Purcell in 2025
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will construct a new general cargo facility at Port Purcell next year, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley.
Announcing the project during his recent budget address, Dr Wheatley said the new facility will significantly enhance the BVIPA’s cargo handling capacity and is part of broader efforts to upgrade the territory’s port infrastructure.
In addition to the new cargo warehouse, planned improvements include repairs to the Cargo Dock Apron, ensuring the facility is equipped to handle future demands. Another planned improvement is the rehabilitation of the Road Town Jetty Dock and the Jost Van Dyke Ferry Dock, aimed at enhancing connectivity and accessibility for residents and visitors alike.
In recent years, the Ports Authority has been steadily moving towards improvements to enhance its operations. In 2019, the BVIPA advertised plans to expand Port Purcell to berth larger cargo vessels, including an extension of at least 700 feet east of the existing bulkhead.
The BVIPA has also invested in Virgin Gorda, acquiring the Chateau beachfront property in 2020 for approximately $2 million. The acquisition was part of plans to expand the Virgin Gorda port facility by separating cargo and passenger operations.
The BVIPA stated, “The separation of these ports has been a part of the BVI Ports Authority’s expansion plans for an extended period of time. Located in close proximity to the current St. Thomas Bay facility, it is the ideal location for port expansion.”
These initiatives reflect the BVIPA’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure to meet growing demands and support economic growth.
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It’s about time
They’re announcing this as if it’s something special. The BVI is so f**king behind time. We are in 2024 and celebrating a new ferry, airport extension and warehouse at Ports Authority. WTF?
Your 7 years late in replacing what blew away in Irma. Put up the fees 100% at the port and cargo just sits in the rain.
only port in the world without cool storage
Seperating passengers from cargo is a good move.
However and with regards to the jetty/wharf at Chateau, the trasnfer and activation of that pier will not yeild the desired results.
It should/would first have to be strenghtened by reinforcing the old structure, then expanding its size and pillars to accomodate modern trucks and heavy lifters, etc..
I sure the engineers know this, just thought i would mention it, as some may try to use the pier as it is just to score political points andcreate a diaster one day.
The 2M purchase was to put money in people’s pocket.
Yawn
VYBEZ KARTEL DEPOSIT COULD’VE PURCHASED A WAREHOUSE
This guy is an absolute d**key. He’s touting this stuff like it’s gods gift to the world, but yet s**t flow in the street of the capitol.