OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PREMIER
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT


PRESS STATEMENT

REOPENING OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Under the Emergency Powers Regulations, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government has announced a phased reopening of TCI’s economy. The Deputy Premier as Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development has been asked to lead the reopening of the Construction Sector which will be reopened May 11, 2020 under Protocols established by the Ministry of Health.

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development wishes to advise all companies and persons operating in the construction industry within the Turks and Caicos Islands that the Department of Planning will institute a registration process.

The Ministry of Health has published to the government’s website www.gov.tc a draft of the TCIG COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols for the Construction Industry for immediate consultation.  Your immediate attention and feedback is required. It is our intention to have the protocols finalized and published prior to the industry reopening on May 11,2020.  To facilitate the safe and timely reopening of the industry these protocols must be incorporated in all operations.

In addition, all companies wishing to begin operations must first register with the Department of Planning via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange a site inspection prior to receipt of approval to reopen.

Information submitted for each development site must include:
⎫ Planning Application Number and name of the project.
⎫ Site Location, including Block and Parcel Number
⎫ Copy of Building Permit(s)
⎫ Copy of Business License
⎫ Number of Persons that will be present on site
⎫ Proof of Application Number displayed on site

All Health and Safety Guidelines and registration processes must be strictly adhered to. Failure to comply will result in your site being shut down and penalties being applied.

A splash page for consultation has been created and can be accessed by logging onto the Government’s Website at  https://gov.tc. Should you require additional information, kindly contact the Ministry at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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