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The redevelopment of the North Sound Administration Building is complete and will be handed over tomorrow Tuesday February 9.The building which sustained extensive damage in the hurricanes of 2017 is the first building project executed under the Territorys Caribbean Development Bank CDB Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan RRL and will be officially handed over from the Recovery and Development Agency RDA to the Deputy Governor at a handover and rededication ceremony.The building will be rededicated in honour of Mr. John E. George Sr. MBE who served for many years as the Post Master Registrar of Births and Deaths and government agent for the North Sound Community.Redevelopment of the two-story building included a rework of the internal layout to incorporate a public reception area and postal sorting facilities on the ground floor. Remedial works included the removal and replacement of exterior doors and windows the supply of a new water pump the refurbishment of bathrooms and kitchenette and repair works to the roof.Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr. said the building exemplifies the build back better ethos that was envisioned for post-2017 reconstruction of public buildings.I am pleased that we were able to improve this structure so that as it re-opens it is ready to be of better and more efficient service to the North Sound Community Mr. Archer said adding This building is the modern safe and resilient type of workspace that we would like to see all public officers housed in.Director of the Programme Strategy Department at the RDA Mr. Neil Smith shared the importance of this milestone. The project highlights the sound relationship between the Caribbean Development Bank and the Government of the Virgin Islands and the role of the Recovery and Development Agency in maintaining and progressing this partnership He said.The Recovery and Development Agency is tasked with delivering over 40 million in redevelopment projects for the Government of the Virgin Islands over the life of the Caribbean Development Banks Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan. The agency works closely with Government ministries to execute recovery projects in the most effective efficient and transparent manner possible.The North Sound Administration Building was unveiled in 2009 and houses the North Sound Post Office and Public Library as well as office space for police and other public officers.