PR – A Technical Mission was held from May 19th – 22nd for the Grenada Resilience Improvement Project – GRIP. The project has moved into high gear and mobilisation following the signing of contracts on April 27th 2026.
A Technical Mission is one which allows technical experts of the World Bank to engage in hands-on advisory, support and guidance in the implementation of projects.
This Mission was of immense importance for the GRIP Project Management Team as the Reconstruction of the Balthazar Bridge and Soubise Coastal Works is anticipated to commence in June 2026.
A Kick-Off Meeting at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room #1 at the Galleria Mall started the Mission with representatives from the World Bank Technical Team, GRIP Project Management Team, Central Procurement Unit, General Earth Movers Limited, Construction & Industrial Equipment Limited (CIE), Beston Consulting and Alpha Engineering & Design.
The activities for the Mission included:
1.Technical Discussions – Balthazar Bridge Reconstruction; Soubise Coastal Protection 2.Site Visits – Project and Supplier Sites
These activities allowed the experts and GRIP Project Management Team to engage with the contractors and supervision consultants during their mobilisation stage to commence works. The technical discussions focused on Environmental and Social Management, Safety Work Safeguards, Finance Protocols, Project Management (Timeline), Traffic Management and Movement of Materials among other project matters.
At the end of the Mission, a comprehensive overview report will be done by the World Bank Team, outlining the key next steps in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the intended civil works.
GRIP is a dynamic civil project. Its successful completion will improve the livelihoods of the residents of both Soubise and Balthazar. The coastal protection and reconstructed bridge are major improvements to the communities and Grenada.
