The Design/Build contract for the demolition and reconstruction of the Charlotte Amalie High School on St. Thomas has been executed, triggering the preconstruction phase of the $334 million project awarded to Consigli Benton.
On Oct. 9, representatives from the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE), Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR), Consigli Benton and other stakeholders met to establish a shared understanding of the timeline, deliverables and approach that will drive the completion of the design, demolition and reconstruction of the decades-old high school in Sugar Estate on St. Thomas.
Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien noted the many steps it took to arrive at this pivotal meeting. “The demolition and reconstruction of the Charlotte Amalie High School is the first of several slated for the island and holds significant historical, cultural and community importance.
‘’Kicking off this critical project is a key milestone to building back better and fortifying a state-of-the-art educational facility for generations to come.”
The proposal by Consigli Benton outlines a 1,248-day (five-year) project schedule that includes the finalization of the design, demolition and construction. The project will be coordinated through the Super PMO, V.I. Department of Education, and the Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance with input from the community and other key stakeholders.
“This marks an exciting time for the Virgin Islands Department of Education as we move forward with the execution of the Design/Build contract for the demolition and reconstruction of Charlotte Amalie High School. I am thrilled to see this long-anticipated project coming to life, as it will provide our children with modern, state-of-the-art learning environments that foster academic growth and development. Our students and staff deserve nothing less, and this is a significant step in creating conducive educational spaces,” said Education Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington.
To facilitate a streamlined and concerted approach to starting and completing the project, the VIDE, in collaboration with contractor Consigli Benton, will host a two-day launch event next week on Oct. 22 and 23 to engage local contractors, the community and other key stakeholders.
The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery remains committed to supporting the residents of the Virgin Islands through recovery and reconstruction efforts, ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for the territory.
