Proposed Driveway and Ancillary Works, Parcel ‘O’ Royal Westmoreland
St. James, Barbados | Completed 2024
LOCATION
Royal Westmoreland, St. James, Barbados
CLIENT
Private Client
DURATION
2023 – 2024
STATUS
Completed
Scope of Services
Project Overview
Alan Armstrong Associates Ltd. provided engineering services for a proposed luxury development of nine (9) lots, ranging from 13,434 to 44,007 square feet in area. Services included coordination with the Client, planners, and statutory authorities; preparation of site levels, stormwater drainage designs, and hydraulic calculations; and detailing of roadworks, drainage, water supply, and underground electrical infrastructure.
The team led the preparation of bills of quantities and tender documentation, evaluated contractor submissions, and provided recommendations for contract award. During construction, AAAL carried out site inspections, chaired site meetings, reviewed programmes, assessed monthly valuations, issued payment certificates, and managed snagging through the maintenance period.
Engineering Challenges & Solutions
Challenge:
No existing water supply to site.
Solution:
Coordinated with contractor and water utility to provide a mobile water tanker.
Key Design Elements / Technical Features
Design of box drains with grills and suckwells
Project Outcome / Status
Completed November 2024.
Engineer’s Role
Coordinated with the Client, prepared site levels, designed stormwater drainage and hydraulic systems, and detailed roadworks, drainage, water supply, and underground electrical infrastructure. Oversaw tender documentation, evaluated contractor submissions, and managed construction inspections and maintenance-phase snagging.
