Thursday 29 August 2013

CHILDREN AT IJS TELL FIG WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN STANLEY

 
As part of the consultation process the Falkland Islands Government asked the children at the Infant and Junior School what they liked about Stanley and what they would like to see in Stanley.
The results of the questionnaire can be viewed here: http://figinfrastructuredevelopment.blogspot.co.uk/p/ijs-results.html



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STRONG SUPPORT FOR PHASED DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PORT

 
The Falkland Islands Government has released the findings of the ‘Your Future – Your Say’ community consultation exercise following the approval of Members.
 
The results reflect very strong support for phased development of the new port to serve its potential users and over three quarters of respondents preferred port design option 1; to build out into the sea, rather than causeway based. The full results can be viewed here: http://www.falklands.gov.fk/assets/201-13P.pdf

Wednesday 29 May 2013

CONSULTATION, DROP-IN SESSION & FIRS PHONE-IN


A Drop-In session will be held in the side room of the Town Hall on Monday 3rd June at 5pm to informally discuss the planning consultation questions of "Your Future - Your Say" . A Phone-In session for the same purpose will be aired live on FIRS on Wednesday 5th June at 7.30pm.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION - "YOUR FUTURE - YOUR SAY"


FIG is seeking your views on the future development of Stanley, responding in particular to the emerging oil & gas industry and the changing needs of traditional industries. The consultation can be downloaded under the Public Consultations section on this page. 

Friday 10 May 2013

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST


The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) are calling for Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified consultants for the provision of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services for a range of civil and building projects in the Falkland Islands. For further information please visit the FIG website: http://www.falklands.gov.fk/home/provision-of-general-pre-construction-cost-management-qs-advice-services/


Tuesday 23 April 2013

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST


The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) are calling for Expressions of Interest for the provision of legal and investment advice on the creation of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) structure and associated funding for the development and operations of port facilities at Port William (Falkland Islands). For further information please visit the FIG website: http://www.falklands.gov.fk/home/call-for-expression-of-interest/
View of Stanley and Port William from the air

ABOUT FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME


In response to an impending oil industry and the implicit changes this will bring, the Falkland Islands Government is embarking on an ambitious programme of development that will enhance the infrastructure of the Islands for generations to come. This is an unprecedented time for the Falkland Islands, and signifies the start of a programme of development the like of which the Islands has not experienced before. Further information on this and forthcoming news, events and opportunities will be updated on this blog.