Director Of Infrastructure
Montserrat, West Indies
I have just completed a three year, fixed-term appointment with the Government of Montserrat. My role in Montserrat was to help re-establish the islands fragile infrastructure following the devastation caused by earlier volcanic eruptions. The island relies on the UK government for financial support (through DfID) as it attempts to recover into a self-sustaining economy. I helped to improve the resilience of the islands utility networks, undertake a major upgrade of the road network and project manage the design of a major sea port and marina. The islands ability to attract inward investment was being stifled by very high energy costs (oil powered generation). Over the past year I successfully managed the drilling of two exploratory, geothermal, production wells. Both wells found the resource and the island is well on its way to being able to generate low-cost, green energy to provide for its current needs and into the foreseeable future.Key Achievements:• Programme manager for all infrastructure investment including the design of a multi-purpose port and marina ($150M). Secured funding and successfully managed the drilling of 2 No. geothermal production wells up to 3km deep.• Designed and constructed major public buildings (i.e. offices, school extensions including labs, sports hall and classrooms, housing/retail developments and hospital facilities.• Successfully upgraded over 10km of road including 3 bridges, 6 culverts and utilities (HV,LV, water and telecoms). Maintained all public buildings and managed the design and build of new buildings.• Upgraded the government’s fleet of plant and vehicles whilst restructuring the workshop staff. Developed Operational Charter and associated policies.• Securing available finance (multi-sources), budget setting agreements and expenditure monitoring.• Strategically reviewed the department and developed restructuring plans. • Developed departmental resilience and succession plans.
