After a difficult four months of construction, the primary work has been now completed on the retaining wall at St. Paul Chapel in Port-au-Prince. The 75-meter structure has been needed in order to support and protect the chapel property, which runs along a nearby municipal drainage canal. The wall will prevent further soil erosion and protect the property against future flooding.
While we can look with satisfaction at the work that has now been completed, the journey to this point has not been without many challenges. Delays and setbacks resulted from the difficulty in finding a qualified backhoe operator, unstable soil conditions, difficulties obtaining needed supplies, and the constant need to pump water in order to fight water levels and flooding due to rain. We thank our dedicated staff for their perseverance!
The Rinaldi Foundation hopes to complete an additional phase of construction on the wall in the near future if financing becomes available. This future work will continue to extend the wall the entire length of the property.
In order to see the progression of the construction on the retaining wall, please view the slideshow below.
