It is a pleasure to join you here in St. David's as we continue our work to expand quality, affordable housing for Bermudians through the Bermuda Housing Corporation's Residential Building Programme.
Today, we acknowledge the continued progress of the Battery Road Development, a project years in the making that continues to move forward with determination, despite challenges along the way.
I would like to recognise the Area MP Ms. Lovitta Foggo, the Chairman and Board of the Bermuda Housing Corporation Mr. Chris Famous, and the dedicated BHC team led by Mr. Paul Martin. I also extend my thanks to our contractors and partners whose hard work is helping bring this development to life.
The inception of this project began in 2018, when the Project Management Department at BHC identified the Battery Road site as a location capable of delivering meaningful, modern housing for the community.
Over the past several years, this project has evolved from concept to a fully active construction site, a journey that has required patience, planning, and persistence. From initial design work and site preparation to navigating unforeseen obstacles, including a pandemic, global supply chain disruptions that impacted construction projects across Bermuda, the Battery Road Development has steadily advanced because of the commitment of the BHC team and our partners.
Today’s progress reflects that long-standing effort and our shared determination to deliver high-quality, affordable homes for Bermudians.
On April 4, 2024, Premier the Hon David Burt JP, MP, and Lt-Colonel David Burch, the former Minister of Public Works, officially opened Phase One at 22 Battery Road.
That phase delivered:
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Four units (three studios and one two-bedroom/one-bath)
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An 82,000-gallon water tank, ensuring long-term water storage capacity
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A project value of $896,000, including roughly $200,000 in shared infrastructure costs that support both Phase One and Phase Two.
Phase One marked an important milestone in the redevelopment of this site and laid the foundation for the expansion now underway.
Building on that success, today we are pleased to highlight the ongoing progress of Phase Two which will deliver:
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A 9,400 sq. ft. residential building
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12 modern units
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6 studio apartments
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4 two-bedroom units
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2 uniquely designed one-bedroom units
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The construction value of this phase is $3.75 million, representing a substantial investment in St. David's housing infrastructure.
I would like to acknowledge Ocean Interiors, the General Contractor, for their ongoing work and collaboration.
Phase Two is moving ahead, with a revised completion date of August 2026. We look forward to handing over these new homes to Bermudians who need them most.
Battery Road is one of several projects moving forward under the BHC's expanding pipeline. Across the island, these developments are transforming outdated sites, revitalising underused properties, and increasing the supply of modern, affordable housing for Bermudians.
We continue to make progress through the Residential Building Programme, the Private Sector Refurbishment Programme, and our modular housing pilot, all part of a long-term strategy designed to increase supply, provide more choice, and modernise Bermuda's overall housing system.
Every additional unit, whether a studio, a loft, or a two-bedroom apartment, represents another Bermudian or Bermudian family gaining secure, stable housing.
And this is the purpose of our work.
Today's update is more than a construction milestone. It represents our commitment to people-first development, where housing is viewed not only as infrastructure, but as a foundation for stability, dignity, and opportunity.
To the BHC staff, contractors, engineers, and tradespeople, thank you for your dedication. To the residents of St. David's, thank you for your patience and partnership as this long-planned project comes to fruition.
We look forward to returning in 2026 to open the completed Phase Two building and welcome new tenants into their homes.
Together, we are strengthening communities, increasing affordability, and building a housing system that works for all Bermudians.