Latest update February 6th, 2025 7:27 AM
State House undergoing major face – lift
State House in New Amsterdam is undergoing major repairs and a face lift at a cost of $5M. The centuries-old structure, which was constructed under colonial times, has been deteriorating for a long time now.
The building of colonial architecture, once housed the old Dafson Sugar Estate during those times. Mr. Dafson owned Blairmont and other sugar estates. Also, whenever the Governors visited the colony back then, they used to stay at State House.
The Region Six Administration has decided to effect repairs to the roof which
The State House in New Amsterdam undergoing repairs.
was leaking badly. Region Six Chairman, David Armogan, stated that the kitchen as well as bedrooms is undergoing major repairs. “For many years, State House was deteriorating. We are trying to do a facelift.”
He added that the administration is trying to “bring it [the building] back to a level. State House is an important place; a lot of visitors and government officials visit.”
“It was really in a deplorable state,” he said.
The entire building is also being repainted. “It was run down so we are bringing it back to the standard State House should be,” Armogan said.
Repairs should be finished within a month.
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