Last Updated on July 31, 2024, 7:01 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: Minister of Public Infrastructure, Konris G M Maynard delivered remarks to the quarry staff attending a crucial training session in drilling and blasting techniques and applauded their immense hard work.
Minister Maynard delivered the remarks at the training session which commenced on July 30 and will conclude on August 2, 2024.
During his remarks, he underscored the immense value of the work carried out by the quarry staff in the construction sector and appreciated their efforts with delight. He also highlighted the vital role of the quarry personnel for meeting the needs of the upcoming projects.
The upcoming projects include home construction, road construction, and repair and revetment works along the coastline. Being more specific, the quarry division will be important for:
- Construction of 2,400 climate-smart homes over the next four years.
- Building of concrete roads with a budget exceeding $30 million across multiple island locations.
- Paving asphalt roads.
- Construction of the new hospital.
The workshop, led by Dr Larry Neufville, a professor at the University of Technology in Jamaica, is designed to enhance the efficiency of the workers and harness the economic benefits of training.
The workshop’s benefits extend beyond domestic needs to include international opportunities. He further expressed his hope that this training will enable everyone to meet the requirements for the upcoming infrastructure projects.
In addition to this, the workshop will open the door to exporting the quarry projects. Minister Konris G M Maynard also mentioned that they are heavily relying on improved yields and quality following this training to meet the projected demands for materials.
Throughout the week, the participants will engage in various topics, such as Drilling, Explosive Blasting Operations, Blasting Calculations, and more.
Considerably, this workshop is a part of a proactive strategy by the Quarry Division of the Public Works Department St Kitts to modernize the quarry operations.
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