Economic Growth projects in Petit-Goave

Better roads in Petit Goave – Rues Gaston, Lafond, and Liberte

Through CHF-KATA, USAID is repairing 1.6 kilometers of brick road and drainage systems in downtown Petit-Goâve, where the road links the Route National #2 and Avenue La Hatte.  The project has provided 1,000 short term jobs and provided improved roads and flood protection for 4,000 people.   The total value of this project was just over US $900,000, including about 19% in local contributions.  

Flood Control at the Masse-a-Houlot Canal

Through CHF-KATA, USAID is repairing 3.4 kilometers of canals in L’Acul (west of  Petit-Goâve) protecting 10,000 people that have historically been menaced by flooding, and irrigating crops.  This project has generated 1,700 short term jobs.  The total value of this project is about US $870,000, including 18% in local contributions and cost-share. 

Cavanack Irrigation canal repair

Through IOM and in partnership with the Communal Bureau of Agriculture (BAC) and the Municipality of Petit Goave, USAID is repairing 1350 meters of irrigation canals to help the farmers increase agricultural production.  An amount of US $67,307 was approved for and the project is expected to be completed in November 2009.

Nan Robert Irrigation Canal repair

In the farming area of Nan Robert, USAID has provided US $38,620 to rehabilitate 875 meters of canals, creating of 683 jobs short-term jobs.

Route de Beatrice Links Agricultural Community to Rte National #2

Through CHF, USAID is building 1 kilometer of new mountain road stretching from the Route National #2 towards a key agricultural area of Petit-Goâve.  Work began in July 2009 and is scheduled to finish in September 2009.  The project will include a drainage canal to protect the road, reinforced concrete strips to help vehicles travel safely and space next to Route National #2 for local merchants.  This road will benefit roughly 14,000 residents of the area, and will help farmers get their products to Petit-Goâve.  The value road work is just under US$300,000. 

Rehabilitation of Ecole National de Vialet – Roseline Vaval

Through CHF, USAID is rehabilitating a national school.  The project includes construction of 3 new classrooms, the rehabilitation of 8 existing classrooms, and the construction of a new potable water system to serve both the school and an adjacent medical clinic – the only such clinic in the area.  The school is located in Vialet, Petit-Goâve’s secondary population center, located about 20 minutes by car to the West of downtown.  Work began in July 2009 and is scheduled to finish in September 2009.  The improvements to both the school and water system will benefit an estimated 7,000 people in the area.  The value of this school rehabilitation is about US$112,000.