Auditor General seeks public views on the George Town Revitalisation Initiative

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is currently conducting a performance audit of the George Town Revitalisation Initiative (GTRI). As part of the audit, the OAG is inviting members of the public and local businesses to share their views about the GTRI through a short survey.

The GTRI, led by the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure (MPLAHI), aims to revitalise George Town through improvements to infrastructure, pedestrian access, green spaces, and the overall experience for residents, visitors, and businesses.

According to the Ministry, significant progress has been made under the George Town Revitalisation Initiative, with the following key enhancements now completed:

• Installation of LED urban street lighting to improve visibility and safety,
• Integrated concrete pedestrian crossings to support safer and more accessible mobility,
• Introduction of mature trees and landscaped vegetation to provide shade and enhance pedestrian comfort,
• Upgraded coloured concrete streets designed to improve aesthetics and reduce surface heat,
• Development of a new public open space park for recreation and community engagement and
• Installation of underground utility infrastructure along Edward Street, Main Street and Shedden Road to modernise essential services and improve reliability

Patrick Smith, the Auditor General, says, “As part of our audit, we want to hear directly from the public about their experiences and perceptions of the George Town Revitalisation Initiative. Your feedback will help us assess whether GTRI is delivering value for money and meeting the needs of the community.” Mr. Smith adds, “Feedback will be used to inform the OAG’s findings and recommendations to support transparency, accountability, and improvement in GTRI’s management.”

Mr. Smith continues, “Public input is a vital part of this process. We want to ensure that the revitalisation work reflects the needs and aspirations of the people who live, work, and visit here. This survey gives the public an opportunity to share their views on what is working well and what can be improved.”

The survey is open until 6 November 2025 and can be completed online via the OAG’s website through the following link or at  www.auditorgeneral.gov.ky

For more information about the audit or to provide additional feedback, please contact the OAG by email at auditorgeneral@oag.gov.ky or in writing at PO Box 2583, Grand Cayman, KY1-1103, Cayman Islands. More information about the audit can be obtained by contacting Patrick Smith at (345) 244-3204 or Angela Cullen, Deputy Auditor General (Performance Audit), at (345) 244-3220. 

 

Notes to the editor:

1. The George Town Revitalisation Initiative (GTRI) is a government-led programme designed to rejuvenate George Town by improving infrastructure, pedestrian accessibility, public amenities, and urban vibrancy.
2. The OAG’s audit will assess whether the GTRI is being delivered economically, efficiently, and effectively.
3. The Office of the Auditor General conducts independent audits to promote accountability and good governance across the Cayman Islands public sector.