UPDATE ON ACCELERATED CLEAN UP PLAN FOR COKI POINT 

July 23, 2010 

Over the past week, the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including Office of the Governor and multiple Departments, has moved swiftly to enact an accelerated clean up plan for the Coki Point area of St. Thomas. 

Starting on August 2, 2010 all services in the Coki Point area will be limited for an intensive clean up of the area. During this period Housing Parks & Recreation vendors will not operate and businesses in the area will limit operations to facilitate the clean-up.   

This initiative is designed to enhance overall visitor safety and address concerns in the areas of beautification, on-site vendors and visitor experience.  Below is a top line summary of these measures: 

Enhanced Visitor Safety:

The Virgin Islands Police Department will maintain the presence of at least three officers during business hours and install surveillance cameras at key points.  Additionally, environmentally sensitive lighting is being assessed. 

Beautification & Visitor Experience:

Several beautification projects have been initiated at Coki Point, including landscaping, roadside clean-up, trash bins and improved bathroom facilities.  The Virgin Islands Police Department is also taking measures to alleviate traffic congestion and maintain orderly flow. 

On-Site Vendors:

A number of measures are also being implemented to ensure the proper licensing of vendors at Coki Point in order to minimize vendor operation on public beaches and roadways.  Licensed vendors will be reassigned within established boundaries of Government property, and plans for a new vendor pavilion and boardwalk are underway. 

To ensure timely completion of the accelerated Coki Point clean up initiative, regular inspections will occur and a status update will be provided to the Office of the Governor. 

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