Rayneau’s CIE Praised for Quality Workmanship

Hon Phillip J Pierre

The Minister for Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport said, “It is evident that the bridge was built with impeccable workmanship and assets.”

 Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Bois D’Orange Bridge on Tuesday December 5, 2014, Minister of Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport, Hon Phillip J Pierre remarked, “The Bois D’Orange is a world class structure built and in keeping with the most modern technical standards and material inputs. The bridge has stood up to the intense scrutiny of vastly technical minds in St. Lucia, The World Bank and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.”

“The execution of such a complex project within budget is deserving of praise. I congratulate the local contractor and his staff, a St. Lucian staff, and the Consultant led by Gilbert Fontenard on a job well done.” Hon Pierre said.

“While there were doubts, even at the level of the World Bank, on whether St Lucian contractors were able to execute such a project, particularly with a pile foundation, St Lucians have proven they can work and form the strategic alliances and execute projects within cost and within budget at the highest national standards.”

View of Bridge

The Prime Minister, The Rt Hon. Dr Kenny D Anthony is his address also gave credence to the quality of work achieved in the construction of the bridge, “We have too many doubting Thomases in this country. You must have the confidence in the ability of our people to do things. This bridge belongs to us. It was designed by St Lucians, constructed a St Lucian firm, and it matches the quality of a bridge anywhere in the world today.” He said. “You must have confidence in your people…….they can be just as good as anybody anywhere in the world…….and that’s really what we’re all about.”

Representing Rayneau Construction & Industrial Equipment Ltd at the ceremony were Mr

Mr Anselm Clauzel with contingent

Anselm Clauzel, Business Development Executive, Pawan Joshie, Project Manager, the Managing Director’s children Savvy Plummer, Mokesh and Paresh Gajadhar. Mr Clauzel was very proud and satisfied with the Company’s achievements and he reiterated that it’s a policy CIE to deliver high quality work within budget, and most of all, on time.

In the last three years, Hon Phillip J Pierre said his Government has built sixteen bridges. Extensive work has been done on the Barre de L’Isle, with reconstruction nearing completion in coming weeks. In addition,  he said, over a dozen roads have been completed, paved and rehabilitated across the length and breadth of the island.

The Minister reiterated that the completion of this bridge is an accomplishment which St Lucians are to celebrate with pride and dignity.