The Government of the Virgin Islands is making progress in enhancing the electricity network in the Territory and catering to the growing demand for electrical supply.
The Minister of Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool is pleased that a team has been deployed to assist Bahamas in its efforts of restoring electricity.
The Electrical Inspection Unit is notifying all electricians that effective immediately, all drawings must be available, when applying for mechanical ‘roughin’ inspections.
Topic: Electricity, Government Information Services | Posted By: kduncan
Friday, 4 September 2015 - 7:00pm
Phase V includes the extension and expansion of the BVIEC's facility by adding two new WARTSILA generators, a new central control room, and transmission cables between Pockwood Pond and Long Bush. This phase commenced on March 23 with the turning of the soil at the Pockwood Pond Power Station.
The Electrical Inspection Unit is advising all electricians that the close off dates for carrying out Electrical/Mechanical Inspections for the Festival season are as follows:
The Government of the Virgin Islands, in collaboration with the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is undertaking the Phase V Development Project.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is pictured with Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool, members of the Board for the BVI Electricity Corporation and representatives from Wartsila Caribbean Inc., as the Government broke ground for the Phase V Development Programme today, Monday, March 23.
From day one, I have always promised that this Government would push the pendulum of this Territory in the direction of progress, growth and advancement.
