George Town, Grand Cayman, 6 March 2024: The Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport & Development’s (“PAHITD”) Central Business District Enhancement Project (“CBDEP”) Phase Two continues to progress, as works move in to the third phase of the National Roads Authority’s (“NRA”) Traffic Diversion Plan.

Phase three of the traffic plan is in immediate effect and continues to affect motorists traveling along Edward Street, Main Street, Cardinall Avenue and Dr. Roy’s Drive. 

“We have been pleased with the flow of vehicle traffic through central George Town throughout the first two phases of the Traffic Diversion Plan, and we are confident that the NRA’s approach, which has broken down the works into smaller sections, will continue to keep the project teams moving as quickly as possible through the central business district,” says CBDEP Project Manager, Ms. Keisha Callender from the Public Works Department.  

Since the project began earlier this year, Caribbean Utilities Company (“CUC”) and Water Authority Cayman (“WAC”) have completed significant enhancement works to underground infrastructure along the south section of Edward Street, with their upgrades now continuing north to Fort Street. Phase three of their works will be undertaken in sections of approximately 50 feet at a time, to help minimise disruption to businesses and pedestrians in the area. 

At the same time, CBDEP contractor, Robson Construction, also commences the next stage of overground enhancements, which includes installing new deep and fire wells, and electrical work for George Town’s new lighting plan, at the George Town Post Office intersection.    

The core project team and key stakeholders, including the Ministry of PAHITD, Robson Construction, CUC, WAC and the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, continue to meet weekly to discuss project progress, upcoming deliverables, key updates and feedback. ⁠Every member is actively involved and has influence over their area of responsibility, making sure the project runs smoothly and any concerns are resolved promptly and effectively.

“The CBDEP is a large-scale and complex capital project with many stakeholders involved, but by using the Critical Path Method in our project management, and regular offsite and onsite meetings, we are making good progress,” explains George Town Manager and Revitalisation Initiative Coordinator, Mr. Colin Lumsden. “Thank you to our team for working together and to the George Town community for your continued patience and support.”

Please refer to the full NRA Traffic Diversion Plan at georgetownrevitalisation.com/nra-releases-traffic-diversion-plan for more information and follow PAHITD on Facebook (facebook.com/PAHIcayman/) and Instagram (instagram.com/pahicayman/), the George Town Revitalisation Initiative on Facebook (facebook.com/GTRevitalisation) and Instagram (instagram.com/gtrevitalisation/) and the NRA on Facebook (facebook.com/nraroads) and Instagram (instagram.com/national_roads_authority/) for further project updates and advisories.

About the George Town Revitalisation Initiative 

The George Town Revitalisation Initiative is a multi-year government project led by the Ministry of Infrastructure and designed to bring life and vibrancy back to the Cayman Islands’ capital. Taking a holistic approach towards revitalising the central business district, in the spirit of New Urbanism, the project has identified key downtown areas that need to be enhanced to encourage both visitors and residents to spend more time there, whilst also preserving some of the iconic architecture that gives the waterfront its character. Enhancement work includes new road links, pedestrianised streets, green spaces and pockets parks as well as new, state-of-the-art infrastructure that will all enhance city life.