McAlpine Ltd. has been awarded a $4.49 million contract to complete phase 2 of Central Scranton Park.
The figure, which was posted on government’s public procurement portal Bonfire, includes construction of the single-story community centre, construction of a multi-sport court,
fencing, seating, equipment, court lines and markings, and construction of a bathroom block.
The $4,497,352.45 contract was signed on 22 Nov. by Ministry of Tourism and Ports Chief Officer Stran Bodden and Russell Day of McAlpine Ltd.
The contract moves the park project forward to the next phase, which will include construction of the park’s external plant, like its septic system, HVAC condensers and transformer, as well as a roadway, parking blocks, sidewalks, pedestrian pathways and lighting.
The ministry broke ground at the long-awaited, new Central Scranton Park in September, describing it as a “significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance community spaces and improve the quality of life in the country’s capital of George Town”.
The park is being built beside Myles Road, off Shedden Road, on the old community park site and adjacent Crown land.
Once completed, the park will include a number of amenities such as a community centre for seniors, youth centre for after-school programmes, a pond and wishing well, and a calisthenics area.
Deputy Premier Kenneth Bryan welcomed the signing of the phase 2 contract for the park, being built in his George Town Central constituency.
“[It] fills me with excitement, and I am happy to see this project swiftly moving along. I look forward to the day the works are finished and this park can be opened for the enjoyment of the Cayman Islands community,” he said through a ministry statement.
The ministry thanked the Public Works Department team “who have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life, particularly Jody-Ann Griffiths-Reid, Dwayne Atherley and Keisha Callender”.
The park was designed by the Public Works Department and architectural firm Chalmers Gibbs.
“The Ministry of Tourism and Ports looks forward to the continued development of Central Scranton Park and the opportunities it will provide for residents and visitors alike to enjoy a beautiful, functional, and inclusive outdoor space,” the ministry said in the statement.
The land for the park was purchased in 2018 by the Progressives-led administration with the aim of improving the public space for the community.
Earlier this year, the contract was awarded to commence demolition at the site and begin preparation works for the new park.
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Mr Bryan is “happy to see this project move swiftly along” – hopefully it will with McAlpine being the contractor. Contrast this with the “improvements” in central George Town which seem to be lasting forever and causing major disruptions to traffic flow. Using a private contractor with limited resources was a major mistake and the public is paying for it, big time.