Artemis races ahead with building work
Created: Nov 03, 2015 07:00 AM
Taking shape: workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
The America’s Cup will continue to provide short and long-term opportunities for Bermudians, according to Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs.
His comments came as he was given a tour yesterday of the Morgan’s Point site where Artemis Racing are building their team facility.
“Great progress has already been made and it again shows the real effect and presence the America’s Cup has on the local economy,” Sen Fahy said.
“Many Bermudians are working on this site and even if that represents a short-term opportunity, it has an ongoing effect and increases Bermudian skill sets.”
Local firms Building Blocks Construction, which is owned by David Durham, and First Class Electrics are among the contractors working on transforming the site.
Making changes: workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Coming together: workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Getting ready: workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Sky's the limit: workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Sailing on: workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Laying foundations: workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Workers with Building Blocks Construction are transforming land at Morgan’s Point into a team base for Artemis Racing, ahead of the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The work is expected to take six weeks to finish (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
