Funding for Road Town facelift not confirmed
The government has launched the Road Town Partnership (RTP), a new public-private initiative aimed at modernizing and maintaining the territory’s capital, but full funding for the project has not yet been finalized.
According to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, RTP will have an 11-member board that will work with stakeholders to identify the resources needed to transform and maintain Road Town’s infrastructure, appearance, ambience, and user-friendliness.
The leader said the work of RTP will span the commercial and civic area from the Prospect Reef roundabout to the Purcell roundabout and will touch parts of the Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth electoral districts.
However, when asked about the timeline for completion and the funds set aside to make the plan a reality, Premier Wheatley said those things are yet to be determined.
“The RTP is a means to facilitate a number of projects so the final list of projects is not yet fully costed. That’s part of the job of the board and most likely it will be an ongoing partnership so it won’t necessarily have an end,” Premier Wheatley said.
He added that the government has already committed just over one million dollars to kickstart projects, adding that $500,000 will be released for spending this year.
“We’ve made a commitment for five million dollars over the next five years, hoping that our partners will be able to match that. We do have a lot of successful business people in the room,” the Premier said at the launch ceremony on April 4.
Although many public-private partnerships have been criticised over the years, the Premier expressed confidence that this one will work, highlighting the importance of Road Town to businesses and residents alike.
The RTP will be co-chaired by a private-sector representative and a government representative. The members will ensure that the business community and residents are engaged, consulted and heard as they develop the Plan. They will also be charged with making decisions that benefit Road Town, its businesses, its residents, its visitors and the wider territory.
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… this is another talking shop, and that the only money available is the healthy stipends that the board members will be paid.
@natalio: funding for road town is going to be hard to confirm as I confirmed Vybz Kartel quarter million USD $250k
We need a f**king board to clean up Road Town? Are you guys f**king kidding me? WTF? Do these people have any shame? ANY AT ALL?
gotta fill them freinds and family pocked meh boi wym
independence them say
Ask back Steve for the kickback from Kartel show! it could come in handy now…..hmm
So tell me is this really acceptable to hear from somebody that just give away near quarter million of taxpayer funds to sponsor a private company’s vybz kartel concert?
Like I said….this is the last we will hear of this project, and its funding.
Being in Politics really makes one age fast. Dude is getting gray real fast. Is he even 50 yet? One thing I have noticed most men in the BVI tend to age fast or look older than their actual age.
The road in Sea Cows Bay is in terrible condition. Many people in the community are struggling, especially those who have to drive on it every day. There’s no alternative route, so we’re left suffering with frequent vehicle breakdowns and costly repairs. Since the asphalt was uplifted, no one has given any clear answers on when the road will be fully repaired. It feels like there’s no vision for improving our community, and it’s heartbreaking to see.
I truly question the leadership, as it seems like road repair isn’t considered a priority. It’s frustrating and disheartening to witness. When will the road in Sea Cows Bay finally be fixed? I wish someone would provide an answer. They’re working on roads at Prospect Reef, which aren’t in nearly as bad condition, while Sea Cows Bay continues to be a disaster. This situation is incredibly sad for our community.
These board members will only keep meetings after meetings while holding up progress
Give Road Town $100000 per month til election comes around
road town face lift? lol i wonder how many years later we will be talking about this
try implements multi level parking lots to make the place look less chaotic during work week
Where is the admin building budget?
where is the $20M salary shortfall budget?
Where is the school rebuild budget?
Where is the DDM building budget?
Where is the new fisheries building budget?
Budget for everything except what is really needed.
It seems that auditing and producing financial reports has also gone thru the window.