In November 2022, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) allocated up to £1,800,000 for acquiring essential equipment for St Helena. The focus was on healthcare, emergency services, port operations, road maintenance, and the airport.
From this fund, £267,687.70 was directed to the Treasury, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Portfolio for purchasing a Minimac Slurry Paver from VSS Macropaver. The paver arrived at the end of last year. Training sessions were conducted for operators and maintenance staff from the roads section and vehicle fleet section.
Since its arrival, successful slurry work trials have been carried out at several locations:
- On the road at White Gate opposite the bus shelter
- From Phillip John’s Shop to Scotland roundabout
- At the car park behind the museum in Jamestown
- On the access road to the public works yard
The latest demonstration occurred on Friday 01 March 2024 in Jamestown on the seafront. It extended from the road through the arch to concrete benches near the swimming pool entrance. This event aimed to showcase the slurry machine's capabilities to both Legislative Council elected members and representatives of FCDO.
The slurry machine is available for private hire as well. A long-term program detailing where it will operate throughout the year is being compiled and will be published soon. This schedule will include opportunities for private hire of the machine. Residents in areas where it will be working are encouraged to contact the roads section for service quotes. The machine can handle various paving jobs such as private roads, car parks or driveways.
For more information about this service, Roads Manager Deon Robbertse can be contacted by telephone at 23765.
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