East-West Arterial Environmental Impact Assessment – Environmental Statement PUBLIC NOTICE

The public is invited to review and comment on the DRAFT Environmental Statement for the Environmental Impact Assessment of the East-West Arterial (EWA) Extension from Woodland Drive to Frank Sound Road.

The DRAFT Environmental Statement has been developed by the project proponent, the National Roads Authority (NRA), in collaboration with the Environmental Assessment Board which includes representatives from the Department of Environment (DoE), Department of Planning, Water Authority Cayman and the Public Works Department.

The National Roads Authority has undertaken this Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed 8 mile (13 km) new roadway that starts at the end of Section 1 of the EWA (from Hirst Road to Woodland Drive), currently under construction, from Woodland Drive/Agricola Drive Connector and travels east to a new intersection with Frank Sound Road. The Proposed Project also includes a series of new and improved roadways described as the Will T Connector. The results of the Environmental Impact Assessment studies are presented in the DRAFT Environmental Statement, which will inform the decision-making process.

Your input will be appreciated and considered in finalising the Environmental Statement document.

To facilitate interactive communication, there will be two public meetings: 

1. Craddock Ebanks Civic Centre, 923 North Side Road, North Side.

Starting at 6 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday, 21 January 2025

2. Bodden Town Church of God Chapels Hurricane Shelter, Shamrock Road.

Starting at 6 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, 23 January 2025

The DRAFT Environmental Statement will be available for review starting January 13^th, 2025, via electronic format online at https://conservation.ky/eia-reports/ and https://youreia.caymanroads.com/

Printed copies are available for review at the following locations:

• NRA Office – 370 North Sound Road, George Town, Grand Cayman
• DoE office – 580 North Sound Road, George Town, Grand Cayman.

A condensed version of the DRAFT Environmental Statement has also been prepared as the DRAFT Non-Technical Summary.  This document is also available online and printed copies of this document are available for review at the following locations:

• NRA Office – 370 North Sound Road, George Town, Grand Cayman
• DoE Office – 580 North Sound Road, George Town, Grand Cayman
• George Town Public Library, 68 Edward St, George Town, Grand Cayman
• North Side Post Office – 896 North Side Road, North Side, Grand Cayman
• Bodden Town Post Office – 189 Bodden Town Road, Bodden Town, Grand Cayman
• Savannah Post Office – 1687 Shamrock Road, Savannah, Grand Cayman
• Vernon L. Jackson Public Library and Learning Centre – 69 Bodden Town Road, Bodden Town, Grand Cayman
• East End Public Library – 2739 Sea View Road, East End, Grand Cayman

Comments on the DRAFT Environmental Statement may be submitted using any of the following options:

1. In writing during the public meetings – comments sheets will be provided
2. Electronically via e-mail to [email protected]
3. Mailed to Department of Environment, P.O. Box 10202, Grand Cayman KY1-1002
4. Hand delivered, in writing, to Department of Environment, Environmental Centre, 580 North Sound Road, George Town, Grand Cayman

The public consultation on the DRAFT Environmental Statement is for a period of 21 days and will close on February 3^rd, 2025.

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