Stakeholders in Soufriere engaged as construction work commence on L-shaped jetty at Port Soufriere
Stakeholders in Soufriere are being engaged as construction works commence on the L-shaped jetty at Port Soufriere. A recent consultation brought together businesses, agencies, and project partners to outline the scope of the works and address potential impacts along the waterfront. Officials say the engagement is intended to ensure clarity and coordination ahead of construction activity. The project is being delivered by Saint Lucia Cruise Port as part of ongoing port development efforts
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Stakeholders in Soufriere have been brought into the conversation as works continue on the L-shaped jetty at Port Soufriere. A stakeholder consultation was recently held at the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation Boardroom,to outline the scope, and potential impacts of the project, which is being delivered by Cruise Port Saint Lucia. The meeting formed part of efforts to ensure transparency and coordination as the town prepares for construction activity along the waterfront. According to the Executive Chairman of the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation, stakeholder engagement remains central, in everything that the organization does.
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1:30 WE INVITED ALL STAKEHOLDERS…2:06 DEVELOPMENT
ERNEST AUGIER- EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN SRDF
The General Manager of Cruise Port Saint Lucia, Lancelot Arnold explained that the project will be delivered in as little time as possible with very limited interruptions to regular operations.
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1:35 THECONTRACTOR INDICATED…2:17 OPERATIONS
LANCELOT ARNOLD- GENERAL MANAGER CRUISE PORT SAINT LUCIA
He also urged mariners and all other stakeholders to pay attention to all signage. Local Businessman, Micheal Gustave lauded the SRDF and Cruise Port Saint Lucia for the engagement, stating that that was necessary for stakeholders to come together to discuss the timeline of the project
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1:35 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN…2:12 FOUNDATION
MICHEAL GUSTAVE- BUSINESSMAN
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force was also represented at the consultation. Inspector in Charge of the Soufriere and Choiseul Police Stations Kimroy Rene explained that plans are already in motion to assist with any disruptions that may arise.
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1:37 FROM A TRAFFIC PERSPECTIVE…2:12 STREETS
INSPECTOR KIMROY RENE- OFFICER IN CHARGE SOUFREIRE/CHOISEUL POLICE STATIONS
Officials say stakeholder consultations will continue as the project advances, with an emphasis on communication, coordination, and minimizing disruption while works on the L-shaped jetty move forward.
