BHM was the lead partner of the Joint Venture contracted by the Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for the construction of infrastructure works for the National Stadium together with major works for the overall National Sporting Complex Development.
Client: Ministry of Works and Transport
The new National Stadium is in the heart of New Providence on a 450 acre plot which includes access roads, 15,000 capacity parking, a recreational park, velodrome cycling track, athletes’ village – complete with facilities for American football, baseball and softball stadiums. The whole complex includes commercial and press facilities.
To achieve the National Stadium in this key location, the existing hot rod drag racing strip and other facilities had to first be successfully relocated.
Works being undertaken included:
• 4 Major roadways to supplement the New Providence Road Network and provide stadium access;
• 4 Major junction improvements along Yellow Elder Way, Thompson Boulevard and Baillou Hill Road;
• Stadium parking areas with ancillary works;
• Utility, drainage and landscaping for Stadium surrounds;
• Upgrade of the existing waste water treatment plant for the Greater Oakes Field and Yellow Elder Area;
• Relocation and upgrade of drag racing track to International Hot Rod Association compliance.
Services Provided
• Risk management
• Value engineering
• Special design of surfacing materials for Sporting Association compliance
• Asphalt and concrete design
• Liaison with stakeholders, users and approved associations
• Consideration of local environment and relocation of existing facilities
Customer Benefits
• Single point of contact for stakeholders and Client
• Impact of the works on existing users addressed
• Integrated team working collaboratively with the Client and Stakeholders
• Ability to react promptly to the requirements of the specialist associations
• Innovative solutions proposed and agreed with specialists
