The Ministry of Public Works announced today that it intends to rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill.

The renaming of this landmark road is part of a special recognition for Bermuda’s first ever Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy. 

The name change is in accordance with the Road Renaming Notice under Sections 15 & 16 of the Public Lands Act 1984.

Tomorrow (October 4) the notice will be Officially Gazetted.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that regular maintenance work will be conducted on the Longbird Mabey Bridges, located at the north-east end of the Causeway.

These works will require a single lane closure to allow for the maintenance works to be undertaken safely.

The works is scheduled for Sunday, September 12th, 2021. Working hours will be from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Good day to all members of the media and the listening public. 

"The horrific impact of plastic on the environment is a global issue. In the era of the manifested impact of climate change, Bermuda must consistently act to preserve its oceans. To this end, single-use plastics will be eliminated by 2022, and the intervening years will be spent educating the community about recycling and reusable items and encouraging greater sensitivity to the ocean and its importance to our lives." 

That is a quote from the 2018 Speech from the Throne. 

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to remind the public of ongoing roadworks impacting traffic flow across the island. 

Locations with ongoing roadwork are:

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to remind the public of ongoing road works across the island impacting traffic flow.

Examples of locations where traffic delays may pose a problem are Middle Road near Khyber Pass in Warwick, Georges Bay Road at the entrance to Morgan's Point, and Store Hill in Smiths, which will remain closed.  

Road users are also urged to avoid travelling over the steel plates covering a road trench and surrounded by traffic cones on Mount Hill Road between Langton Hill and Hallet Crescent junctions in Pembroke.

The Ministry of Public Works takes this opportunity to advise on the procedures and staffing for the Department of Parks over the 2021 Cup Match Holiday Weekend.

Effectively immediately, campers and picnickers are allowed to erect camping and picnicking equipment and property. However, camping is ONLY permitted from Wednesday 28th July until Monday 2nd August as per the Public Health (Covid-19 Emergency Powers) Amendment Regulations 2021, the maximum of 50 people in a group.

The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of ongoing delays in garbage collection due to industrial action by Collections Staff. The Bermuda Industrial Union and the Ministry's management team continue to discuss the matter, which is now partially resolved.  Unfortunately, however, collections across the island have been impacted. 

As a result, Tuesday collection will likely be delayed. Residents whose normal garbage collection day is Wednesday are asked to hold on to their garbage and put it out for collection on Saturday. 

Good afternoon and welcome to Harmony Club.

The Ministry's Short Term Economic Stimulus Programme was launched in December 2020. This Economic Stimulus initiative is aimed at providing employment and building opportunities for small to medium sized contractors.

The project’s selection principles are to maximize the employment of the private sector while providing much-needed refreshing of neglected infrastructure.

~ Public advised that works will take place this weekend ~
As Bermuda progresses through hurricane season 2021, the Ministry of Public Works is taking the opportunity to highlight a joint initiative currently underway by members of the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO).

Good Morning, Mr. Speaker.

I am pleased to provide another update on the Short Term Stimulus Programme that was launched on December 17th, 2020 to a maximum value of BMD $13,385,000 where small to medium sized contractors were invited to participate.