Government Completes 2nd Major Project Within UK Funded- Capital Infrastructure Programme for Resilient Economic Growth (CIPREG)

The Airport Runway Resurfacing Project is now the second completed major project within the UK Funded- Capital Infrastructure Programme for Resilient Economic Growth (CIPREG).

And, Head of the Programme Management Office, Martin Parlett is commending the team for successfully completing the project within the scheduled time and within budget.

Parlett says Montserrat may be a small island, but continues to demonstrate that it has the capability to deliver big things, on schedule and within budget – despite the prevailing uncertainties and logistical challenges faced.

Parlett adds that the Airport Runway Resurfacing Project demonstrates that the model of local project management, augmented with specialist technical support for complex projects, delivers, whilst at the same time building institutional capacity and confidence in the island’s ability to provide return on investment.

Airport Manager, Joseph Irish, also took time out to express gratitude to all parties involved in the project, emphasizing that from the appearance of the runway surface, the Surrey Team did a very good job.

Meantime, Governor His Excellency Andrew Pearce has said the completion of the airport runway re-surfacing is a further demonstration of the UK’s long-standing commitment to supporting Montserrat’s development.

Governor Pearce says work continues to build a new airport control tower which will further enhance the safety of the transport connection to the island, adding that this is a great example of UK Aid, repairing and enhancing key infrastructure and supporting sustainable economic development, even through the challenging environment of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Other ongoing projects include the completion of the Air Traffic Control Tower, the detailed design and construction of Montserrat’s new national hospital, continued rehabilitation projects at the Montserrat Secondary School, the installation of a new hot mix plant, and the development of social housing designs. 

The subsea fibre optic project was successfully completed in 2020, and has now transitioned to the operations and maintenance phase.