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CHEC Americas Engages Bahamian Engineering Firm on North Abaco Port Project
By Italia Watkins
Apr 11, 2014 - 7:25:34 AM

Chinese Harbour Engineering Company teaming up with a local engineering firm for the $39 million North Abaco port. CHEC Bahamas Principal Felix Chang.

ABACO, Bahamas — Chinese Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has engaged the expertise of local Engineering firm Caribbean Coastal Services Ltd. (CCS) as the $39 million North Abaco Port project moves one step closer to ground breaking.

The Bahamian Engineering firm will review, comment, stamp and seal CHEC’s designs for the Abaco port to make sure all the drawings that are handed into the Ministry of Public Works will comply with all the local and relevant laws and codes.

Principal of CHEC Bahamas Felix Chang said support from CCS will enhance the award-winning international engineering firm’s ability to fulfill all the country requirements for this port development.

“We are pleased to establish a mutually beneficial business relationship with Caribbean Coastal Services the way we have with other local firms,” said Mr. Chang. “We look forward to completing our project to the high standards that both firms are known for.”

Construction on the North Abaco Port project is expected to be completed in roughly two years and is to be funded by the Export Import Bank of China and the government of The Bahamas. A minimum of one-third of the project’s investment will be shared throughout the community directly and indirectly during the construction phase.

“We are excited about partnering with CHEC and assisting as we can,” said CSS’ engineer Carlos Palacious.  “We are very familiar with the local environment, design recruitment and what is needed in terms of Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission practices for The Bahamas and for the region.
“We’re excited to join up with the Chinese team from a design process point of view.”
The North Abaco project is set to be a major boon for Coopers Town and Abaco at large.
 
ABOUT: CHEC is a full service provider in the large-scale construction business for more than 30 years, with offices in 40 countries around the world. The leading engineering company specializes in the areas of marine engineering, dredging, land reclamation, and in the construction of roads, bridges, airports and railways. CHEC built 90 % of the ports in China. The company has received more than 160 awards for their signature projects, including the design and construction of two of the longest sea crossing bridges in the world; the Hangzhou Bay Bridge [36 KM long] and the Shanghai Donghai Bridge [32.5 KM long], both in China. The company was also presented with the prestigious Jamaica Institute of Engineers Project of the Year award in 2013 for the completion of the Westmorland Bridge in Jamaica. For more information and updates, please visit  China Harbour Engineering Company Americas

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