Disaster Recovery

FEMA Obligates $251 Million to V.I. Dept. of Health for Demolition and Rebuild of Charles Harwood Medical Complex

The Office of Disaster Recovery announced Thursday that FEMA has awarded $251 million to the V.I. Department of Health to fund the demolition and reconstruction of the Charles Harwood Medical Complex. ODR said the health clinic was deemed eligible for full replacement in February 2019. After three years of negotiations with FEMA, D.O.H. now has the necessary funds to commence the project. The solicitation to demolish of the three-story medical center will be issued before the end of the month, according to the release. Asbestos abatement should begin by October 2022, and demolition will commence before the end of the year. "The replacement of the Charles Harwood Complex will strengthen the healthcare infrastructure on St. Croix and help Virgin Islanders who use the facility for important medical services. The Harwood complex offers a variety of community health services and its ability to reopen swiftly after hurricanes is critical to St. Croix. The project to rebuild the Harwood Com...