The Board of Directors at WASCO, has confirmed that the desilting of the John Compton Dam Project was done through a competitive bidding process.

Phase One was opened up to local contractors because WASCO was of the view that since Phase One entailed civil works, there were several local contractors with the capacity to construct the SDA. A local contractor was a successful competitive bidder.

Phase Two was opened to international competitive bidding in light of the highly technical skills required for the dredging component of the project. The tender process for Phase Two was also subject to oversight by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

The National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NTRC) was aware of the process to be undertaken by WASCO for the use of the dredging fees for the dredging of the dam for phases one and two.

WASCO acted within competitive bidding procurement rules and guidelines for the desilting project, and is committed to do all within its power to ensure the successful completion of same.