The ferry dock at St. Thomas Bay on Virgin Gorda. (Photo: TODD VANSICKLE)

The BVI Ports Authority is seeking bids from contractors to replace the ferry terminal in West End and build a new protective barrier in front of the main public dock facilities in Virgin Gorda, officials said this week.

The ferry dock at St. Thomas Bay on Virgin Gorda. (Photo: TODD VANSICKLE)
The tender documents, which were issued Friday, call for the projects to be completed at a combined cost of $5 million — a maximum of $3 million for West End and $2 million for VG.

Both projects are to be funded in part by a $35 million loan approved by House of Assembly members in April to finance a collection of government projects.

Work on both docks is expected to begin by next year, according to BVIPA Communications Manager April Glasgow, and tenders are due by 4 p.m. on Oct. 10.

Bidders for the West End works are being asked to submit proposals “for the design and construction of a new or newly renovated ferry terminal, ferry dock and ancillary facilities,” according to the tender notice.

The VG project involves the creation of a new bulkhead between the dock and the VG Yacht Harbour, Ms. Glasgow said.

See the Sept. 25, 2014 edition for full coverage.

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