New paving equipment has been put to use in St George’s as part of the Government’s push to improve Bermuda’s roads.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that the advanced machinery has been part of road resurfacing works on Mullet Bay Road since May 12.

Jaché Adams, the public works minister, recently visited the worksite and was satisfied with the early results.

“This equipment is already proving its worth,” Mr Adams said. “The paving project at Mullet Bay has demonstrated exactly what this new gear is designed to do — support our crews in delivering high-quality, long-lasting repairs more efficiently than ever before.

“I must stress that this is not just about asphalt. It is about investing in tools that raise the standard of our infrastructure and bring meaningful improvements to people’s daily lives.”

Mr Adams added that the ministry has also organised several weeks of training for its operational teams, investing in people as well as equipment.

The spokesman said that in addition to the new paver, the Government had obtained a “suite” of modern paving machinery that was brought to the island as part of the first phase of its road infrastructure modernisation strategy.

A compact milling machine and a shuttle buggy material transfer vehicle, which play roles in resurfacing works, were also obtained by the public works ministry.

“The paver, specifically, features ergonomic controls, precision coverage and enhanced operator visibility, all of which contribute to more consistent road finishes,” the spokesman said.

“While the shuttle buggy and other equipment are gradually integrating into the ministry’s workflow, the paver has already made a tangible difference on the ground.”