Kaya Grandi is receiving an upgrade.
The renovation work began on Kaya Grandi about a month ago and is steadily progressing. The project aims to make the urban area more attractive and to make it the pride of the Bonairean community. Various adjustments will be made in the field of infrastructure and landscaping. For example, the asphalt will be removed and replaced by clinkers, and the sidewalk will be tiled. In addition, there will be more benches to sit on. More trees, street lighting, and a children’s play area will also be added to create a friendlier atmosphere.
How can I get to shops on Kaya Grandi?
The entrance to the Kaya Grandi is temporarily closed to vehicles. The shops will remain accessible on foot. The activities of Phase 1b will take an estimated 4-5 weeks and may cause dust and noise nuisance in the immediate vicinity.
Time Capsule Lions Club
The so-called ‘time capsule,’ which the Lions Club placed in 2002 on the occasion of its 40th birthday, is located on Oranjeplein. The public body Bonaire (OLB) has agreed, together with Lions Club, to give this monument a new look so that it comes into its own in the renovation of Kaya Grandi. The renewed design will be worked out in the coming period and will be included in the completion of Phase 1.
Phases of the renovation.
The project team has divided the project into phases in order to reduce nuisance as much as possible. The expectation is to be able to complete the first phase before Christmas. Work on phases 2 and 3 will start in 2023.
(Source: OLB)
