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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
PROTECTING OUR FUTURE - Prime Minister, the Rt. Honourable Perry Christie told the residents of Smith's Point at the contracting signing for the construction of a seawall in their community to treasure the moment that has finally arrived for future generations to enjoy. Minister Darville, right, is pictured with Washington Smith, proprietor of Smith's Construction Company. (Immerse Bahamas photos)
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GRAND BAHAMA, Bahamas – Investing in the welfare of future generations, Government signed a $4.8 million contract for the construction of a seawall in Smith’s Point to safeguard against further coastal erosion.
The project is one of several underway as part of the government’s revitalization of Grand Bahama, which also include a state-of-the art Fire Station and a new causeway to replace the Fishing Hole Road.
Acknowledging that 25 years is a long time for residents of Smith’s Point to have waited for a seawall, the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Perry Christie said the decision to build one now would prove to be the best one for future generations, 40 years from now.
“But good things come to those who wait and good things have now come. I hope that the entrepreneurs amongst you would see the exciting possibilities that this has now heralded,” the prime minister told the gathering at the contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony.
TREASURED MOMENT - Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville at the contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-million dollar seawall project for the community of Smith's Point. (Immerse Bahamas photos)
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Having heard stories from older residents of being able to picnic on land as a youngster where the sea has now claimed, and having listened to the debate internationally on climate change, Prime Minister Christie said unless countries take special steps and engage special policy and strategy initiatives, future generations will have not a place to live in comfort.
“So any efforts and all efforts that governments make to protect against coastal erosion can be banked up as a major investment in furtherance of protecting the rights of citizens of our country,” the prime minister said.
Cognizant of the fact that Smith’s Point serves as a gateway to East Grand Bahama, a hub for tourism, a cultural activity in the centre of entrepreneurship and the Home of Fish Fry, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Honourable Dr. Michael Darville is pleased that the seawall project is now a reality for the residents.
“The building of the Smith’s Point Seawall is just one example of this government mobilizing and working to solve old-age problems on Grand Bahama, as well as this administration’s thrust to modernize local communities, advance tourism and spur economic and cultural activities throughout Grand Bahama,” Minister Darville said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development, the Honourable Philip Davis revealed that the project, which includes a reinforced 1,730-ft. concrete seawall, a sidewalk, ramp, steps to the beach, road drainage and street lighting, is expected to be completed by Smith’s Construction Company Limited in 26 weeks.
HAPPY DAY – The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Perry Christie, centre, was on hand for the contract signing and ground breaking ceremony for the Smith’s Point Seawall Project set to be completed in 26 weeks.
(Immerse Bahamas photos)
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