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.
