Paul E. Joseph Stadium Hearing
## Slide 1 Paul E. Joseph Stadium Hearing Prepared by Senator Bolques – CYASP Committee | July 18, 2025 ## Slide 2 Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project Timeline Note: Between 2015 and 2024, over 10 Change Orders added 1,662 days (4.5 years) to the project. Liquidated damages were not enforced, and over $750,000 was paid beyond physical progress. Multiple contracts were issued before prior scopes were completed, revealing critical failures in oversight and accountability. ## Slide 3 Payment Disbursement by Year ## Slide 4 Summary Combined expenditure: $345,700 Both areas remain non-functional and materially incomplete Reported progress significantly overstates actual site readiness Findings suggest potential oversight or misreporting of construction status ## Slide 5 Summary Total reported expenditure: $855,100 No operational electrical infrastructure observed Basic installation steps incomplete across all inspected areas Reported 78% completion is not supported by on-site conditions ## Slide 6 Summary Reported value: $195,000 No elevator equipment or components present on site No structura …
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## Slide 1 Paul E. Joseph Stadium Hearing Prepared by Senator Bolques – CYASP Committee | July 18, 2025 ## Slide 2 Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project Timeline Note: Between 2015 and 2024, over 10 Change Orders added 1,662 days (4.5 years) to the project. Liquidated damages were not enforced, and over $750,000 was paid beyond physical progress. Multiple contracts were issued before prior scopes were completed, revealing critical failures in oversight and accountability. ## Slide 3 Payment Disbursement by Year ## Slide 4 Summary Combined expenditure: $345,700 Both areas remain non-functional and materially incomplete Reported progress significantly overstates actual site readiness Findings suggest potential oversight or misreporting of construction status ## Slide 5 Summary Total reported expenditure: $855,100 No operational electrical infrastructure observed Basic installation steps incomplete across all inspected areas Reported 78% completion is not supported by on-site conditions ## Slide 6 Summary Reported value: $195,000 No elevator equipment or components present on site No structural, mechanical, or electrical systems installed Elevator shaft appears incomplete and sealed Reported 92.3% completion not supported by observed conditions ## Slide 8 What $32.3 Million Bought Us in 11 Years Total Allocated: $32.3M 2020 Re-appropriation: $8.2M 2024 Supplemental: $4.1M Reported Completion: 60.2% Elevator Completion Claim: 92.3% Photo taken July 2, 2025 ## Slide 9 What $32 Million Should Look Like Installed elevator with operational cab (as claimed to be 92% complete) Fully constructed and roofed bleacher sections with seating Restrooms with plumbing, fixtures, and lighting Turf-ready field with drainage and base preparation Operational Carnival Village venue with solar power, lighting, and finishes ## Slide 10 Public Funds Deserve Public Accountability It’s time for answers, documentation, and a renewed commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands. Eleven years ago, the people of St. Croix were promised more than a stadium. We were promised a symbol of hope. A place to uplift our youth, honor our elders, and ignite pride across our island. What we have instead is a half-finished shell. A monument to broken promises, mismanagement, and political neglect. $32.3 million later, and despite over 20 change orders, this project is still not complete. These change orders added more than 1,662 days, that’s 4.5 years of delay, and over $8 million in additional costs, including a $5.1 million supplemental contract in 2024. And while the people waited, no liquidated damages were enforced, and over $750,000 was paid beyond the physical progress. Today, 78% of the funds have been spent, yet key components like elevators, restrooms, and site prep remain unfinished.