Island Commissioners Rechelline Leerdam and Reuben Merkman were present on site, alongside Mark Huizer, Business Development Manager at Ballast Nedam. The land clearing activities are being carried out by Statia Construction, which is responsible for preparing the site for the next phase of implementation.
The site will be used for the production and staging of approximately 1,800 X-blocks, which will be manufactured on Statia and later transported by sea to Saba for use in the construction of the Black Rocks Harbor. This activity is expected to generate economic spin-offs and support local employment, while further strengthening Statia’s strategic logistical role in regional infrastructure development.
The Government views this milestone as a practical demonstration of inter island collaboration, local contractor engagement, and the island’s capacity to support major infrastructure initiatives beyond its shores. More information will be provided to the public in the coming days as the government of Statia engages with stakeholders and advances the next stages of the process.
