Community group considers Bequia waterfront improvements

A meeting of the recently formed Bequia Waterfront Development Committee (BWDC) was held on June 25 at the St Mary’s Anglican Church conference room in Port Elizabeth, Bequia. The BWDC is a not-for-profit, non-governmental, all-volunteer group of community members, whose goals are the overall improvement and sustainable development of the vitally important Admiralty Bay waterfront area of Port Elizabeth.{{more}}

According to a release from the BWDC, much work has been done in this location in the past, and there is more to be done. The group is currently working to identify issues that can be addressed in the waterfront area and its immediate surroundings for the ongoing benefit of all. Some of the issues already identified include, but are not limited to, drainage, litter and garbage disposal, traffic and parking, vending, cultural/historical preservation, and legal and regulatory frameworks.

In the coming weeks, the BWDC will be actively seeking input from the Bequia community, its visitors, local NGOs and relevant public sector agencies, in order to accurately reflect the will of the people in providing the waterfront with fair and efficient organization for all users, while maintaining its traditional “town square” function and ambiance. An opinion survey will be conducted, a Facebook page will be up soon, and an open “town hall meeting” will be scheduled; all will provide more details and opportunities for input.

For more information, contact Public Relations representative Shaverne Ollivierre at (784) 529-8491 or sollivierre1@gmail.com.