After conducting a routine inspection of the abattoir, the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) has discovered a major maintenance issue that must be addressed immediately. For this reason, the St. Croix Abattoir is closed for maintenance effective immediately and until further notice.
The routine inspection of the abattoir generally presents small issues that can be addressed while maintaining normal operations. However, the present concern discovered poses a serious hazard to employees. As the health and well-being of the employees come first, the Department of Agriculture must do everything in its power to ensure their protection.
The Department of Agriculture is currently in communication with prospective contractors to estimate the cost of this maintenance project. It will also be conducting a thorough inspection of the facility to identify any other potential concerns to ensure our employees’ protection and our customers’ satisfaction. Our goal is to provide consistent and efficient service without maintenance interruptions once the abattoir is reopened.
The department’s management team deeply apologizes for any inconvenience this closure may cause as we are keenly aware of the adverse impact on our clients.
For this reason, the Department of Agriculture is doing everything in its power to minimize the duration of this closure. It looks forward to an improved, safer facility that provides the highest quality of reliable service to its customers.
For more information about the Abattoir, call Curleen Rogers, director of the Abattoir, at 778-0997 or email curleen.rogers@doa.vi.gov
