CABINET NOTES: The Honourable Ministers for the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and the Ministry of Works provided an update to Cabinet on ongoing infrastructure projects, including the replacement of aging and damaged pipes and the construction and repair of roads across the country.
The Minister for APUA reported that the division’s re-piping programme is progressing steadily, with upcoming focus on Barnacle Point, St. John’s, and St. George’s Streets. Work on re-piping All Saints Road is scheduled to commence shortly and is expected to be completed within 30 days. Additional re-piping will also take place on Anchorage Road leading to the Sandals Grande Resort.
The Minister for Works announced that her department is preparing to begin roadworks on All Saints Road from the Townhouse junction to Falmouth. Further road improvement projects are slated to start in the following areas:
- Gunthropes – Near 268 Veterinary Service & Supplies
- Carty Hill, Glanvilles – Muffy’s Supermarket and near Sea Breeze
- American Road, Eunice Drive
- Carty Hill, Glanvilles – First left off main road (five roads)
- Bendals, Pioneer Kennel Road
- Glanvilles – Leading to School of Agriculture and left after Service Station
- Spring Street, Upper Fort Road
- Upper Fort Road, north of the Cemetery
- Off Wireless Road, left from Lauchland Benjamin Drive
- Paynters – Between Mali Apple Drive and Golden Apple Drive
Additionally, both APUA and the Ministry of Works will continue implementing improvements to street lighting nationwide, with a particular focus on educational and recreational facilities.
