THE REFURBISHED Trevor's way now allows pedestrians to walk safely away from traffic.

A COMPLETELY UPGRADED and landscaped Trevor's Way along the Princess Alice Highway is now available for use by the general public and visitors.

Work over the past year-and-a-half included construction of a revetment along that stretch of shoreline to control the overwash of waves, a lighted walkway looking out to sea, landscaping with palm trees and varied flowering vegetation up to the south entrance of the Bridgetown Port, and installation of an irrigation system.

The area spans from the port's main entrance to the Fisheries Division along the highway. A bridge was also built over the stormwater outfall that divides Trevor's Way, which now allows pedestrians to walk safely away from traffic. Installation and activation of a lighting system will complete the project.

The rehabilitation and construction of the revetment falls under Contract 1(B) of the port's $60 million reform and expansion project which began in 2004. This project resulted from the port outgrowing its original capacity and is in keeping with its continuing effort to strive for excellence in every facet of its operation and services.

Chief executive officer, Everton Walters, said: "The last time the port was refurbished in any way was around 1975 and this reform and expansion is necessary in order to be viable in the international market in which we compete."

He added that beautification of Trevor's Way was the port's effort at providing an oasis for cruise visitors and locals to relax and walk through a park-like environment, as well as providing a charming backdrop for the businesses in Pelican Craft Centre.

Trevor's Way is named after former Rotarian, Trevor Davis. Prior to 1976, the area just outside the Bridgetown Port was in a deplorable condition, and he and other members of the Rotary Club of Barbados took on the task of clearing and beautifying the area. Davis died in a vehicular accident shortly after work began and the club took the decision to name the area in his memory. (PR)