O.B. Sadoo Engineering Services Ltd. has been instrumental in several significant infrastructure projects in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, notably the Georgetown Coastal Defense Project. This initiative aimed to protect the Georgetown shoreline from erosion and storm surges, enhancing the resilience of the coastal community.

Georgetown Coastal Defense Project

The Georgetown Coastal Defense Project involved the construction of a concrete X Bloc armoured revetment along a 624-meter frontage, complemented by an additional 1,274 meters of armoured revetment. The project also featured the creation of a 50-meter-long recreational pool, formed by a 90-meter-long armoured area with landward concrete X Bloc units, and the installation of four 100-meter-long rubble mound groynes, each armoured with concrete X Bloc units.

This comprehensive coastal defense system was designed to withstand hurricane waves with a return period of 1 in 150 years and to accommodate a ten-inch rise in sea level, addressing the aggressive rate of shoreline erosion observed over the past decades.

Community Impact

The completion of the Georgetown Coastal Defense Project has significantly improved the safety and well-being of residents in the area. Local residents, such as Hyacinth Morris, have expressed relief, noting that the new defenses have allowed them to sleep more comfortably at night, free from the constant threat of coastal erosion.

O.B. Sadoo Engineering Services Ltd.’s involvement in the Georgetown Coastal Defense Project underscores their expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects and their commitment to enhancing the resilience of coastal communities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The official opening ceremony of the Georgetown Coastal Defense Project marked a significant milestone in the efforts to protect the community from coastal erosion. During the event, local residents and dignitaries celebrated the successful completion of this critical infrastructure, which has provided much-needed protection to the Georgetown shoreline. The ceremony, attended by various stakeholders, highlighted the importance of this project in safeguarding the lives and property of residents in the area.

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Searchlight – Georgetown Coastal Defense Project

Image credits: Lance Neverson.