Public Works Praised By CZM for “Overdue” New Maintenance Facility in Cruz Bay

The news that the Department of Public Works was seeking a federal consistency determination for a project in Cruz Bay was welcomed by members of the St. John Coastal Zone Management Committee during their meeting last Thursday. “The Department is currently working on this disaster recovery project for the Public Works maintenance building,” said DPW District Engineer Jermaine McClean. He identified the location as parcel number 6 Estate Susannaberg, which currently houses the maintenance building, the DPW main office building, the Vitran bus depot, and a recycling facility. The project focuses on the DPW buildings, however. “These existing structures are heavily damaged,” said Jeffrey Boschulte, the consultant for the project. “They will be completely demolished.” In their place will rise a one-story maintenance building, with lobby, office, restroom and shower facilities, as well as a mechanical room, pump room, and vehicle bays. A mezzanine floor will be used as a general-purpose ...