Plans announced for new bridge across Grand Bahama Waterway

Freeport, The Bahamas - By GBPA/DEVCO

The Grand Bahama Development Company (DEVCO) and The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) are pleased to announce plans for the construction of a new bridge across the Grand Lucayan Waterway. Construction of this new bridge will continue DEVCO and GBPA’s vision for Grand Bahama’s future development and complete the Grand Bahama Highway (GBH) making travel to the eastern end of the island easier. The new four lane bridge, inclusive of sidewalk and utility path, is necessary at this time as the existing Casuarina Bridge is almost 40 years old.

The bridge will begin at the intersection of GBH and Fortune Bay Drive; it will span the channel opening and continue on the east side of GBH. This bridge, when completed will be of great benefit to all of the residents of east Lucaya and the eastern end of Grand Bahama. Most importantly it will provide a very necessary alternative route across the Grand Lucayan Waterway.

We anticipate that construction will commence in approximately three (3) months. The new bridge will be of concrete construction and will allow the safe transport of heavy equipment, machinery and materials to east Lucaya and east Grand Bahama for future developments. The planned construction of the new COB campus and similar projects are prime examples of why the bridge is necessary at this time.

This new project is anticipated to provide approximately 45-50 new construction jobs for the duration of the project and will provide a stimulus for the local economy.

Sign erected in Williams Town heralds imminent start of work on cruise port

The Freeport News

By K. NANCOO-RUSSELL

Government officials have already erected signs notifying residents of Williams Town of their decision to place Grand Bahama's new cruise ship facility in that settlement.

The sign, which has been in place for more than a week, reads: "Take notice that pursuant to section 4 of the Acquisition of Land Act... it appears to the Minister responsible for the acquisition and disposition of lands (Hubert Ingraham) that the land described ... is likely to be needed for the public purpose of promoting the tourist traffic of The Bahamas and providing increased harbour and dock facilities and for uses related hereto."

The sign went on to inform residents that persons are now authorized to carry out several activities including the surveying of the land, digging in to the land, clearing the land, setting out boundaries, and any other acts necessary to determine whether the land is suitable for the purpose outlined.

As the government moves ahead with its plans, residents appear to be in full support of the proposed cruise port being in that area.

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