by the Council of Ministers on July 28
NAf. 1,472,482 upgrading of Back Street in Philipsburg. However, the company has not yet received the contract to execute the work, according to Windward Roads Managing Director Janhendrik Boekaar.
Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (
TEATT
) Ingrid Arrindell in an invited comment gave a timeline from the beginning of the project to where Government is now.
The Philipsburg Infrastructure Improvement Beautification Front Street and Back Street was approved by the Council of Ministers on July 28. The approval of the total investment cost is covered by the capital investment of the TEATT Ministry.
The advice was adjusted whereby the inclusion of the upgrading of Back Street was approved.
“Port St. Maarten would advance the financing for and undertake the responsibilities related to the upgrading of the infrastructure of Philipsburg. The submitted offer by Windward Roads to cover the works for replacing bricks was also approved by the Council of Ministers,” stated Minister Arrindell.
“I sent a letter to the CEO of the Harbour Group of Companies Mark Mingo informing him that the works have been approved. The Port had to instruct Windward Roads to commence with the project. I was unable to receive a date from a representative at the Harbour.”
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contacted
The project also has a contingency allowance for the execution of a sewage house connection and repairs of Back Street, as well as the installation of palm trees.
Patience is running thin for the St. Maarten United Bus Drivers Association, which has been pleading with Government for months to get the area repaired before the high season begins. Association President
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