Rehabilitation of Chatwell Feeder Road to Benefit Bellevue Chopin Pichelin Farmers
The Government of Dominica on Wednesday broke ground for the $6.3 million rehabilitation of the Chatwell Feeder Road linking Bellevue Chopin to Pichelin.
Funded under the European Union 11th EDF B Envelope, the upgraded route is expected to boost agricultural production and serve as a critical by-pass during construction works on the Loubiere to Bagatelle Road Rehabilitation.
“There are several benefits to our farmers and communities; it reduces travel time, it reduces wear and tear on farmers’ vehicles, it reduces in-transit damage to your fresh produce to name a few.
“This is not just a feeder road; it is our road to creating sustainable employment for our youth… and it is important that I point out to you that while the world is going through difficult times, we are here investing $6.3 million for farm access roads,” Minister for Public Works and the Digital Economy, Hon. Fidel Grant told the groundbreaking ceremony.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and members of Cabinet walk Chatwell Feeder Road
The proposed works include demolition and clearance, excavation and earthworks for slope stabilisation, horizontal realignment and pavement and road widening; and the construction of retaining walls and culverts.
In the past year, under the 11th EDF B Envelope, works have been completed on eight farm access road segments namely, Middle Ridge at Calibishie, Boplan at Paix Bouche, Mango Gutter at Wesley, Formie at Castle Bruce, Agriculture Station Road at LaPlaine, Morpo Macaton at Grandbay, Cuba at Carholm and Grand Riviere at LaPlaine; representing an investment of over XCD20 million.
The Chatwell Feeder Road Rehabilitation is scheduled for completion four months from the start date.
