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Gov’t admin complex gets windows and doors

The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

The Ralph T O’Neal Central Administration Complex has been outfitted with windows, doors and frames, a positive sign that the building will soon be ready to accommodate government offices.

The edifice was one of the many battered during the 2017 disasters. Repairs began in late 2019 with the removal of debris and work on various sections of the roof.

Recently, government stakeholders who are overseeing the project toured the site and completed the final assessment of the windows that were installed by DesignBVI Limited, which was awarded the contract in 2020.

The final assessment was done to ensure that the quality of work was done to the standards stipulated in the contract.
However, it is still not clear when public sector workers will start moving back into the building but the recent fixtures signal that this may happen soon.

Since the building was damaged, the government has been spending millions to rent spaces all over Road Town to house its offices. But Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has been promising that the building will soon be completed and is only in need of a few finishing touches.

In 2021, the government awarded NAGICO Insurance Ltd a contract valued $238,185 to insure the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex.

The complex is covered for up $25,589,000 in the event of fire and extended perils, contractor’s all-risk insurance, and public liability.

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  1. THEM LESS says:

    THE OLD VIP TOOK 2 YEARS TO BUILD THIS COMPLEX WITH A 100 MILLION BUDGET………. ITS OVER 5 YEARS NOW AND THE NEW VIP CAN’T GET IT REPAIRED……….WOW!

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  2. THEM LESS says:

    THE OLD VIP TOOK 2 YEARS TO BUILD THIS COMPLEX WITH A 100 MILLION BUDGET………. ITS OVER 5 YEARS NOW AND THE NEW VIP CAN’T GET IT REPAIRED WITH A 400 MILLION BUDGET……….WOW!

  3. SMH says:

    When them overpriced buildings up Purcell finish is when the complex will be completed. From they get that construct them warehouses up Purcell went up so fast and the complex like it on pause what a ting.

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  4. Can't wait says:

    To see how much overbudget this project turns out to be…

  5. Elevator says:

    Is the million dollar elevator finished yet?

  6. Interested says:

    How nice! How long will the next phase take .. ?

  7. WEW says:

    Understand, the longer a project takes more money can be siphoned off.

  8. Groundbreaking news says:

    Wow , BVI is moving to the next level – a building will have doors and windows! What is next, replaced our donkeys with cars? 😉

  9. Irma says:

    Hurricane food. Why all that glass?

  10. Well well says:

    Embarrass ment

  11. Long Watery Stupes says:

    LORDAMUSSY….It is clear to those who listen and read!!! The contract they had was to supply and install the exterior windows and doors, which is obvious to anyone with eyes, is COMPLETE!!!! They are all installed!!!! Why we like to blab crap and slander people willy nilly in dis place! The people did what they were contacted to. The article says this! Jeezumbread!!!!!

  12. Mestizo says:

    to move someone in, next 3 years. the building is just an empty shell.

  13. BuzzBvi says:

    3 years to install windows and doors. Must use them for my next project!!

  14. are you says:

    ReaDy for Irma 2.0

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