EIA Reports
East-West Arterial
The public is invited to review and comment on the DRAFT Environmental Statement for the Environmental Impact Assessment of the East-West Arterial (EWA) Extension from Woodland Drive to Frank Sound Road.
The DRAFT Environmental Statement has been developed by the project proponent, the National Roads Authority (NRA), in collaboration with the Environmental Assessment Board which includes representatives from the Department of Environment (DoE), Department of Planning, Water Authority – Cayman, and the Public Works Department.
The National Roads Authority has undertaken this Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed 8 miles (13 km) new roadway that starts at the end of Section 1 of the EWA (from Hirst Road to Woodland Drive), currently under construction, from the Woodland Drive/Agricola Drive Connector and travels east to a new intersection with Frank Sound Road. The Proposed Project also includes a series of new and improved roadways described as the Will T Connector. The results of the Environmental Impact Assessment studies are presented in the DRAFT Environmental Statement, which will inform the decision-making process.
Your input will be appreciated and considered in finalizing the Environmental Statement document which can be downloaded below.
To facilitate interactive communication, there will be two public meetings:
- Craddock Ebanks Civic Centre, 923 North Side Road, North Side, 6 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
- Bodden Town Church of God Chapels Hurricane Shelter, Shamrock Road, across from Rankin’s Jerk Stand, starting at 6 pm to 9 pm on Thursday 23 January 2025.
Comments on the draft Terms of Reference may be submitted:
- In writing during the public meetings – comment sheets will be provided
- Electronically via e-mail to doe@gov.ky
- Mailed to Department of Environment, P.O. Box 10202, Grand Cayman KY1-1002, or
- Hand delivered, in writing, to Department of Environment, Environmental Centre, 580 North Sound Road, George Town, Grand Cayman.
The public consultation on the DRAFT Environmental Statement is for a period of 21 days, and will close on Monday, 3 February 2025
| File | Download Link |
|---|---|
| DRAFT Environmental Statement | Download |
| Non-technical Summary | Download |
The Cayman Islands Aviation Authority (CIAA) has voluntarily elected to complete Environmental Impact Assessments for three airport infrastructure projects, one on each island. The EIA Scoping Opinions, prepared by the Environmental Assessment Boards for each project, outline the topics that will be assessed in the EIA.
The next step is for the CIAA to prepare the draft Terms of Reference and the public will be invited to provide comment on the draft.
SCOPING OPINIONS
(Click below to view / download)
ORIA Runway Extension
Grand Cayman
CKIA Runway Extension
Cayman Brac
Cruise Berthing Facility
The Cayman Islands’ Government is considering the prospect of constructing a two pier cruise berthing facility in George Town. The Government commissioned Mott Macdonald to prepare Terms of Reference for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project, with the EIA being carried out by a consortium of consultants led by Baird & Associates and Smith Warner International. The EIA was completed in 2015 and the Final Environmental Statement published in September 2015. The Terms of Reference and Final ES can be found below.
The Government’s Environmental Assessment Board confirms that the Terms of Reference for the ReGen project (formerly the Integrated Solid Waste Management System) have now been finalised after a period of public consultation and three public meetings. The Terms of Reference explain the guidelines and scope for the studies which will be done as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
ReGen Solid Waste Management Facility Final Terms of Reference
EAB Review Final Environmental Statement for ReGen Waste Management Facility
OTEC
OTEC International LLC is undertaking an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its planned installation of 25 megawatts (MWe) of phased Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) development to be located adjacent to the north coast of Grand Cayman (GC). OTI proposes that the first phase would be 6.25MW on a floating power platform. An Environmental Assessment Board (EAB) was convened from within government and statutory authorities to assist the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) in its evaluation of the environmental effects and mitigating provisions to be incorporated into the OTI design. Terms of Reference for the EIA were finalised in November 2014 and can be found below
Download the Final ToR EIA 25 Megawatt OTEC Facility Nov 2014 (10 Mb)
FS Inc. is providing Notice to the Public of the publication of the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the proposed Port Zeus Harbour Development (‘Port Zeus’) on Cayman Brac. The public is invited to review and comment on the ToR, which outlines what will be studied in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and how the studies will be conducted. The ToR has been developed in collaboration with the Environmental Assessment Board (EAB), which includes representatives from the Departments of Environment, Planning, Hazard Management, Tourism, and the Port Authority.
The result of the EIA will be an Environmental Statement (ES) which will help to inform the decision-making process. The Draft ES will also be subject to a separate public consultation when it is completed.
Your input will be considered in the finalization of the ToR document. The ToR for Port Zeus is available to download below:
Download Draft ToR for Port Zeus
Hard copies can be reviewed at the following locations from 28 June 2024:
- Cayman Brac Public Library
- Cayman Brac/West End Post Office
- Kirkconnell’s Market
Comments on the ToR may be submitted:
- In writing during the Open House session,
- Electronically via e-mail to doe@gov.ky
- Mailed to Department of Environment, P.O. Box 10202, Grand Cayman, KY1-1002, or
- Hand delivered, in writing, to the Department of Environment, Cayman Islands Environmental Centre, 580 North Sound Road, George Town, Grand Cayman
One Open House session for the public to review and comment on the draft ToR and discuss the EIA process will be held on Thursday, July 11th 2024, at the Ashton Rutty Civic Center from 6PM until 8PM.
This open house session is being offered to specifically focus on the ToR document, solicit comments from the public on the ToR, and educate the public about the EIA process. Representatives from FS Inc, the EIA consultants and the EAB will be available at this session to provide information to the public and recieve comments concerning the ToR.
The Public Consultation period will officially close on July 21st, 2024.