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David A. Burch

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28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, the budgeted number of employees for the Ministry of Public Works Headquarters is 39, as reflected on page B - 222, a reduction of one. Performance Measures
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, during 2024/25 the Public Works Headquarters will aim to conduct six safety and health assessments with corrective actions and conduct 12 safety and health training sessions for Ministry employees. In addition, the Ministry will continue to expand the Medical Services programme for employees who have the potential to be exposed to a variety of hazardous environments and substances …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, with regard to the major capital projects being managed by the Ministry of Public Works Headquarters, the overall 2024/25 capital expenditure plan for the Public Works Headquarters is $9,572 ,000 found on pages C -5 and C-6. This represents $2 ,545,000 more than the amount allocated for the fiscal year 2023/24. This increase is due to an increase …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, this capital budget also provides for capital acquisitions for the Ministry Headquarters of $3,057,000. Details are found on page C -14 under Schedule C of the Capital Accounts Estimates. And the capital acquisitions include cost centre 76868 , Communications Equipment, $107 ,000 toward capital maintenance of the communication towers. Quangos
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, in addition to the Ministry’s direct management over its departments, we also provide oversight and the occasional financial support to the quangos , namely, WEDCO, the Bermuda Land Development Company [BLDC], the golf courses and the Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC]. Mr. Chairman, the BHC will be discussed in greater detail directly following this presentation on Public Works Headquarters. …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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I will now turn to Head 53, the Bermuda Housing Corporation. Mr. Chairman, the mission statement of the Bermuda Housing Corpo-ration [BHC] is To provide accessibility to adequate, affordable housing and promote independent living to enhance the quality of life in Bermuda. The vision statement of the Bermuda Housing Corporation is Every Bermudian will reside in an adequate and safe …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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T he BHC operates eight rooming, or transitional , houses that contain 1 76 beds. The various houses are located throughout the Island and provide a safe habitat for BHC clients. The rooming houses cater to households that need immediate, safe or emergency accommodation. Gulfstream Bermuda House of Assembly Lt. Col. Hon. David A. Burch: Gulfstream, the multi - unit …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Langley House Multi - Unit Rooming Housing, Southside, St. David’s . Mr. Chairman, Building 632, known as Langley House, is a 63-bed rooming house facility located at Southside, St. David’s. The rooming house is used specifically to house men in need of affordable, safe accommodation. There are currently 43 men residing in the rooming house. The Corporation has qualified social …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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The Corporation is in the process of transforming the Harmony Club property into studio and one-bedroom units which will include intergenerational living for those 50 years and older who are mobile and can live independently. As previously stated, construction is completed on Harmony Terrace West with demolishing work completed on Harmony Terrace East and construction work to commence within a …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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The Bermuda Housing Corporation’s Head Office is located at the Seven Arches Building (East Entrance), 44 Church Street in the City of Hamilton and presently consists of 50 personnel. Of that total , three H.U.S.T.L.E. Truck members operate from office space at the Harmony Club. And f ive staff members, under the Support Services and Property Operations direction, operate off …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, the Department of Parks is responsible for the administration of protected areas listed under both the Bermuda National Parks Act 1986 [the Act] and the Bermuda National Parks Amendment Act 2017. The protected areas under these Acts include • Class A, Nature Reserves, the responsibility of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources; • Class B, Amenity Parks, …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, the first [section] for the Department of Parks is the Park Ranger Service, page B -226, cost centre 78000. The Park Ranger Service is responsible for the enforcement of the National Parks Act 1986 and the National Parks Regulations 1988. Park Rangers patrol the national parks and beaches to inspect and report on the condition, participants and activities …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Regarding p erformance Measures for this section, seen on page B -229, the Government continues to move beyond the pandemic. Therefore, it is anticipated that the number of camping and special permits will increase. • Lifeguard Service, Programme 6802
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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The Lifeguard Service, programme 6802. Mr. Chairman, the second programme within the Department of Parks, page B -226, responsible for the enforcement of the National Parks Regulations 1988, the Lifeguard Service furnishes four public beaches with lifeguards and provides water safety outreach services to the community. The Lifeguard Service continues to provide the lifeguard and water safety support to not …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, the third programme of the Department of Parks is programme 6803, Parks Maintenance service . As shown on page B-226, this section comprises nine different sub -programmes . The majority of the Parks workers are employed in the Parks Maintenance service. In compli-ance with the Bermuda National Parks Act, this section is tasked with the responsibility of the …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, the fourth programme in the department is programme 6804, Administration, and Planning, cost centre 78050 . The Administration and Planning programme is the hub of the department where the operational and organisa-tions functions that underpin the running of the department are conceived and implemented. This section works closely with the superintendents, as there is collaboration required on many …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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The fifth and final programme at the Department of Parks is 6805, Forts and Historical Sites cost centre 78080. Mr. Chairman, the Department of Parks is responsible for a treasure chest of protected sites, including forts and historical sites. With bookings for weddings already underway for 2024/25, the forts continue to be a popular venue for tourists. The most visited …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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In addition, Mr. Chairman, for the 2024/25 fiscal year, again to both its oper-ational and capital allocations, the department will see major capital projects including but not limited to • improvements to the Botanical Gardens infrastructure inclusive of the upgrading of the collections, plant houses, signages, benches and picnic tables being replaced, and fencing installed to control traffic flow and …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, it is the responsibility the Department of Public Lands and Buildings to effectively manage government property and provide national mapping to enable the delivery of effective public services. Mr. Chairman, the Department of Public Lands and Buildings is responsible for managing the Government estate of over 2,000 acres and some 750 buildings. The land and buildings used are …
28 Feb 2024 House of Assembly
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Achievements 2023/24. Mr. Chairman, I would like to highlight some of the achievements of the Department of Public Lands and Buildings during 2023/24 fiscal year and the plans for 2024/25. The Buildings Section attended to over 3, 000 building maintenance calls in this closing financial year , together with planned service works and capital works of all of its facilities. …