Santa Elena/San Ignacio By-Pass Project

Period: 1 years
Contract: Upgrading of Loma Luz Boulevard & Roundabout - Lot 1
Country: Belize
Employer: Government of Belize
Employer's Address: Ministry of Works
Power Lane,
Belmopan
Nature of Works:

This project is divided into four phases (Lots): the upgrading of Loma Luz Boulevard; a new bridge crossing the Macal River; the construction of a new high-embankment by-pass; and the rehabilitation of Joseph Andrews Drive to the point where it re-connects with the Western Highway.

Lot #1 of this project involves the upgrading of Loma Luz Boulevard for approximately 1 (one) mile to its intersection with Trapiche Road, which is the point along the Macal River where a high-level bridge crossing will be constructed. Also included in the scope of works is the construction of a large diameter roundabout at the Loma Luz Boulevard / Western Highway Junction.

Role: Sole Contractor
Total Value of Contract:
Contract Awarded: April 26, 2012
Period:
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Funding Agency: Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)

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Description:

The Government of Belize secured a Loan from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for the Fourth Road Project (Santa Elena / San Ignacio Bypass) to be implemented in the Cayo District. This project is divided into four phases (Lots): the upgrading of Loma Luz Boulevard; a new bridge crossing the Macal River; the construction of a new high-embankment by-pass; and the rehabilitation of Joseph Andrews Drive to the point where it re-connects with the Western Highway.

Lot #1 of this project involves the upgrading of Loma Luz Boulevard for approximately 1 (one) mile to its intersection with Trapiche Road, which is the point along the Macal River where a high-level bridge crossing will be constructed. Also included in the scope of works is the construction of a large diameter roundabout at the Loma Luz Boulevard / Western Highway Junction.

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Works announces the signing of a construction contract to carry out Lot#1 of this project, the Upgrading of Loma Luz Boulevard. This will take place at the Ministry of Works on Thursday April 26, 2012, at 10:00am, between the Minister of Works and the successful bidder CISCO Construction Ltd. It is anticipated that works will commence immediately. Engineering and supervision for this project is being provided by Halcrow Group Ltd., with local liaison, the Project Execution Unit, an arm of the Ministry of Works.