Sarles Realty Blog
Grand Bahama Upgrading the Freeport Downtown area
2010-07-30 20:43:56 by
Construction is underway on the new Welcome Center and Bus Transit Station in downtown Freeport. The structure is an important part of the Downtown Turnaround Project of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Ltd (GBPA).
With almost 30 tradespersons employed, including various sub-contractors, the business partners are pleased to contribute to the island’s economy. According to their estimates, they’ve already spent over $40k on materials in the last 6 weeks, with 95% of that figure going to local suppliers. Additionally, they’ve hired 3 apprentices, a recent high school graduate and two college students, giving them experience in various construction trades.
As reported by BahamaIslandsInfo, "'The Downtown Revitalization project was conceived out of a desire to address the aesthetic and environmental conditions of downtown Freeport, by providing a facelift to the existing landscape, buildings and infrastructure. Ultimately, the project seeks to update the area, resulting in a heightened appeal for both locals and visitors alike to the commercial district,' explained Nakira Wilchcombe, Environmental Manager, Building & Development Services, GBPA."
With almost 30 tradespersons employed, including various sub-contractors, the business partners are pleased to contribute to the island’s economy. According to their estimates, they’ve already spent over $40k on materials in the last 6 weeks, with 95% of that figure going to local suppliers. Additionally, they’ve hired 3 apprentices, a recent high school graduate and two college students, giving them experience in various construction trades.
As reported by BahamaIslandsInfo, "'The Downtown Revitalization project was conceived out of a desire to address the aesthetic and environmental conditions of downtown Freeport, by providing a facelift to the existing landscape, buildings and infrastructure. Ultimately, the project seeks to update the area, resulting in a heightened appeal for both locals and visitors alike to the commercial district,' explained Nakira Wilchcombe, Environmental Manager, Building & Development Services, GBPA."
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