by Curlan Campbell
- Cliff Road expected to be motorable in April and completed in May
- Simon Cultural Centre expected to be completed by June 2026
- Willis Road expected to be finished by end of 2026
- Ministry of Infrastructure website to be expanded to include public complaints system
Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Hon. Dickon Mitchell has outlined a wide-ranging update on national infrastructure works, acknowledging both progress and ongoing challenges across multiple projects. Addressing members of the media and the public during the latest Post-Cabinet Briefing, Mitchell emphasised that the scope of ongoing works remains extensive.
Mitchell stated that the long-delayed Cliff Road project is nearing a key milestone. “We expect that the road will become motorable… during or by the end of this month, and for the additional surrounding works to be completed by the end of May,” he stated, noting visible progress at the site.
At Clozier, where a major landslip disrupted earlier plans, the project required a full redesign. “The redesigns have now been completed. As of March, negotiations are now commencing with the contractor,” he explained, adding that work could resume within weeks.
The Willis Road rehabilitation project, which had been delayed due to contractor challenges and unexpected setbacks, is now back underway. Mitchell noted that a contract has been awarded to Construction and Industrial Equipment Limited, also known as Rayneau, adding that work is already in progress, and the road is expected to be finished by the end of 2026.
Progress continues on key public facilities; the Simon Cultural Centre is expected to be completed by June 2026.
Mitchell highlighted urgent coastal erosion concerns in St Patrick, particularly in Mount Rodney. While the Sauteurs Coastal Protection Project is still undergoing approvals, interim measures are already underway. “We recognise that because of the damage being done to the coastline in St Patrick… we can’t wait on the main breakwater project itself,” he said. “So the ministry has mobilised a contractor… to begin to start protecting the residents of Mount Rodney.”
The government aims to accelerate road rehabilitation, including the St John’s River Road, expected to be addressed in the second quarter of 2026. However, Mitchell acknowledged capacity constraints. “The challenge we have in Grenada with road repairs… is that we… up until recently, only had one local contractor… who could do asphalt work,” he noted.
From Perdmontemps to Vincennes, roadworks are progressing, with a new approach involving smaller local contractors handling civil works while larger firms manage asphalt paving. Mitchell also stressed improved standards: “We are also going to be applying… proper… plastic pavement markings.”
Designs for Woolwich Road are complete, with bids already invited. The infrastructure minister encouraged greater participation from local contractors. “The central procurement unit has a website where all major request for proposals, expressions of interest or requests to bid on government contracts is posted,” he said, urging joint ventures among smaller firms to increase competitiveness.
Several major road packages are moving forward under a finance-design-build model. Mitchell explained that contractors will need to finance the projects themselves at the start, with the government reimbursing them gradually after the work is completed.
Projects include routes from Cliff Junction to Maurice Bishop Highway, Mabuya landslip to Mt Kumar, and additional corridors across St David and St George. Bridge projects, including the Marquis Bridge, are set to begin by mid-2026 following the installation of a temporary bypass.
Police station upgrades are also underway nationwide. “We are hoping to demolish the whole Grenville police station by June of 2026,” Mitchell said, while noting that work on Union Police Station will begin this month.
In education, several school rehabilitation projects are progressing on schedule, with the Grenadian Christian Academy expected to reopen in time for the September 2026 school year.
The prime minister concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency and improved communication. “We are committed to being as transparent as we can and to updating the public on what is taking place,” he said. Plans include expanding the Ministry of Infrastructure’s website to provide procurement notices, project updates, and a public complaints system.
If we cant manage the construction and logistics challenges of a few miles of road how are we going to handle the proposed medical city and project Polaris?
We don’t need our PM to read out announcements for us; we need him solve problems instead of adding problems to the ones he met when he became PM.
Seem like the P.M. is just interested in photo ops/becoming a new reporter.
I only wish they would finish one road before tearing up another. The island’s roads are a mess and unsafe for 2 wheel vehicles with all the elevation changes, mud and gravel all over the road.