The Virgin Islands Port Authority has announced that its contractor has begun the demolition of the former Adelita Cancryn Junior High School property located along Veterans Drive in St. Thomas. This demolition marks the beginning of the first phase of the project to dredge the Charlotte Amalie Harbor to accommodate larger cruise ships at the West Indian Company Dock. Once cleared, the property will be utilized to store and transport dredged materials from the harbor dredging project, slated to begin next year.
Custom Builders has been awarded the contract for the demolition work, which began this week. The property is now being cleared, and secured fencing with controlled access will be erected. Building clearance and remediation will start on Jan. 16, 2026. Demolition of the structures on the property is scheduled to begin on Feb. 7, 2026. The daily working hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
The demolition project is expected to be completed by late September 2026. VIPA advises the public to exercise caution when navigating the area and adhere to all posted signs. For questions about the project, please contact VIPA’s public relations office at (340) 774-1629 or email info@viport.com.
