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Ramsammy concerned Hope Canal project may not be completed by deadline

Dec 03, 2012 News

 

 

Minister of Agriculture Dr. Leslie Ramsammy is concerned that critical aspects of the Hope Canal project may not be completed by the June 2013 deadline.
But he expressed optimism that the contractors could meet the deadline if they increase the pace with which works are being expedited. In fact, these two components are stalling the progress of works on the actual canal by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA).
According to the Minister, NDIA utilizing its own machinery has carried the construction of the actual canal almost to the conservancy.
However, NDIA has to wait on the completion of the head regulator and the bridge to move forward. In addition, the sluice, which is being built by Contractor Courtney Benn, has to be constructed.
Dr. Ramsammy related that currently NDIA is shaping the dam and installing geotextile material in the canal and this is expected to be completed by the June 2013 deadline.
According to the Minister, BK International is responsible for the construction of the head regulator. The contractor needs to accelerate the pace of the project. He added that there is a little concern about the contractor’s ability to meet the deadline. A lot of works were executed in September, October and November.
The construction of the Public Road Bridge is the responsibility of DIPCON Engineering Services Ltd. The contractor has made some progress from September to date but works are progressing slowly. As such, the Ministry is concerned that there may be difficulty in completing the project within the contract duration.
Meanwhile, the construction of the High level Outfall Sluice Structure at the Atlantic Ocean end (North of the Hope Secondary School) is the responsibility of Courtney Benn Contracting Services Ltd.
Dr. Ramsammy related that they are no longer concerned that the contractor would not meet the June deadline. In fact, the contractor has increased the pace of works and pile driving which is an important aspect of this component and is almost completed.

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