The Ministry of Public Works and Environment welcomes the arrival of a new suite of road paving equipment delivered to Bermuda last week.
This equipment is part of the Government's significant investment in overhauling the Island's ageing asphalt infrastructure.
The arrival marks the beginning of Phase I of a modernisation effort designed to enhance the quality and efficiency of road paving across the country.
The equipment, unloaded at the Hamilton Docks and transported to the Government Quarry in Bailey's Bay, included a state-of-the-art milling machine, a Shuttle Buggy, and a new asphalt paver.
Each machine plays a specific role in Bermuda's road resurfacing process and will significantly increase operational capacity and performance.
The compact milling machine efficiently removes worn asphalt, even in space-restricted areas such as trenches and tight curves.
The Shuttle Buggy offers on-site storage and material remixing, and improves pavement quality. Meanwhile, the paver delivers uniform asphalt coverage with operator-friendly features, including ergonomic controls and enhanced visibility.
Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon. Jache Adams, JP, MP, toured the new equipment at the Quarry and underscored its importance.
“This is a big moment. The condition of Bermuda's roads has been a consistent concern across the Island," Minister Adams said.
“This equipment gives the team a stronger foundation to tackle those concerns. It allows them to work more efficiently, deliver higher-quality results, and make steady, visible progress. This is about moving forward with real solutions."
Technical experts are currently in Bermuda to finalise design specifications for the new asphalt batching plant. Construction on the plant, which will begin later this summer through local contractors, is scheduled to start in September pending final planning approvals. The Ministry expects the new plant's components to arrive on the Island in late July.
Minister Adams added, "The old plant has run its course. We had to limit operations and work around equipment failures. But now, the focus is on building something fit for purpose. This new gear is not just impressive—it is essential.
"It gives our crews the tools to deliver lasting repairs, not just patchwork." The delivery also initiates a focused training period for operations staff, combining classroom instruction with field training to ensure safe and skilled use of the equipment.
This training will support upcoming resurfacing works scheduled through the end of 2025. The investment forms part of a broader plan to improve Bermuda's roads through better coordination with utility companies, long-term infrastructure planning, and increased public responsiveness.
Recent efforts have already seen major roadwork completed in Southampton, Warwick, Smith's, and along key East End corridors.