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Related Documents:
Policy: Roads on St Helena Policy Paper - criteria for the allocation of maintenance funds for the island's roads. Statistics: Visit our Statistics pages to find out more about
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Infrastructure
One of the St Helena Government's key objectives is to develop its infrastructure to meet the changing needs of the Island.
Bulk Fuel Installation
The island’s only Bulk Fuel Installation is situated within Ruperts Valley and is currently being managed by Solomon & Company on behalf of the St Helena Government. The island’s supply of diesel and petrol is imported and while storage at the present time is limited, plans are in hand to increase the holding capacity to meet the growing demand for fuel.
Energy
St Helena’s electricity is generated and distributed at 11kV, 50Hz. Domestic and commercial consumers are supplied at 415V (3 phase) and 240v (1 phase). Electricity is generated through the use of diesel generators and wind turbines, with in excess of 10% of generation from wind. The St Helena Government is committed to investing in the use of more renewable energy and promoting energy conservation. It recently supplied all households with free energy saving bulbs. Solar powered street lighting has recently started to appear and solar water heaters are becoming more common place. The production and distribution of electricity falls under the auspices of the Public Works and Services Department and is supplied through a meter service with customers paying for electricity consumed on a quarterly basis.
Roads
The island’s network of roads, which is generally a single lane tarmac surface throughout, is maintained by the Public Works and Services Department and is managed in accordance with the Roads Policy. Cleaning of roadside verges has, in recent years, been undertaken by private contractors as part of SHG’s move towards growing the private sector. Plans are in the pipeline to further develop the road infrastructure.
Transport
A mini public transport system is in operation with buses travelling in and out of the capital on most days. To download a copy of the bus schedule click here.
Water
St Helena’s water supply comes from natural springs and is collected in earth reservoirs or specially built storage tanks. While a number of households receive ‘untreated’ water, the majority of the supply passes through carefully managed filtration systems before being distributed island wide for domestic, commercial and irrigation purposes via a piped network. Each household/business unit contributes to the operation and maintenance of the system through a quarterly billing system with varying rates for the different uses.