Tag: McAlpine Cayman
CI$2.3M deal signed for park Scranton Park landscaping
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government has signed a deal with McAlpine to complete Phase 1 of the proposed public park in the middle of George Town. The contract, worth $2.3 million, does not include buildings. It covers the landscaping, site grading, earthworks, stormwater management, a pond, pathways and lights, among other parts of the park, […]
McAlpine makes first move on port project
(CNS): McAlpine, the general contractor leading the Verdant Isle Group, the winning bidder on the government’s controversial cruise project, has made an application for a coastal works licence. In its first move on the project, even though the contract with government is not yet signed, McAlpine is seeking a permit to begin bore hole testing […]
Cruise fees will fund project, says CIG
(CNS): Government began answering some questions about the cruise berthing project on Monday, following revelations on Friday that the Verdant Isle group had won the bid for the controversial development. The premier, tourism minister and other government officials insisted that the financing for the $200 million dock will be paid for from existing fees that […]
Verdant Isle and cruise lines win port bid
(CNS) UPDATED: The tourism ministry has given the controversial cruise and cargo port project tender to the McAlpine-led consortium known as Verdant Isle. The premier made the announcement in the Legislative Assembly Friday, adding that no contracts would be signed before 1 October to “allow for the completion of the people-initiated petition verification” process. It […]