On February 8, 2024, the Public Works Department in the Ministry of Public Infrastructure et al. held talks with key stakeholders in the FT Williams Highway East and St. Peters Main Road Rehabilitation Project.
The talks, aimed at streamlining the communication process between the various stakeholders, convened at approximately 9 AM Thursday in the PWD Conference Room.
PWD Director George Gilbert chaired the meeting, supported by his staff, who comprise the project management team. Representatives from the St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) and The Cable, Flow, and Water Services Department attended. The owner and staff of the contracting company, Rock and Dirt Limited, also participated with the guidance of the company’s legal representative.
The goal of the meeting was to facilitate better communication and workflow among stakeholders to prevent unnecessary delays in the project. Accordingly, each stakeholder group identified deputy personnel to handle communication if primary personnel become unavailable to other stakeholders.
Additionally, the group discussed the need to identify service providers’ utility routes and equipment above and below surface level and to coordinate efforts that call for identifying, moving, or upgrading the same to accommodate the new roadway. They also agreed to give other stakeholders notice of 24 – 48 hours when requesting assistance concerning such matters.
Director Gilbert also notified the group of plans for an upcoming town hall meeting with residents along the defined route.
