Press Releases

U.S. Government Construction Project
in Coordination with the Department of Defense
on the Island of Mahe

June 18, 2007

The Government of the United States, led by the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and the Government of the Seychelles has collaborated on several civic action projects on the islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.  The projects highlight the strong partnership that exists between the people of the United States and the Seychelles, and is part of the ongoing U.S. commitment to assist Seychellois and improve infrastructure in the Seychelles.  To continue the cooperation with the Government of the Seychelles and the Seychellois people, CJTF-HOA has, with the Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs, identified a renovation project for the Rehabilitation Center (Sewing Center Workshop) at the northeast point on Mahe.  The project, which is scheduled to begin on or about 25 June 2007, and will include the following:

• Replace existing doors
• Remove and replace existing windows with pane windows and shutters
• Add air conditioning units
• Rewire and restore electricity to all fixtures 
• Remove existing floor tile and re-tile all rooms and hallway
• Replace roof and ensure that it is free of leaks
• Replace drop ceiling
• Replace kitchen cabinetry and sink
• Restore water to the bathroom and replace plumbing fixtures
• Build shelving units, cabinets, and work stations in all workshop rooms
• Build one wheelchair accessible workstation in each workshop room
• Remove and replace existing fence
• Paint interior and exterior
• Construct and pave a wheelchair accessible ramp to the building

The Rehabilitation Center serves the entire nation of Seychelles and currently provides services for over 200 children.

The contract to renovate of the center, which is funded and coordinated by the CJTF-HOA  on behalf of the U.S. Government, was awarded to Allied Builders (Seychelles) Limited.  The project is scheduled to take approximately 3 months, and there will be no adverse impact to the availability of the center.