Falkland Islands: FIG Announces Organisational Changes to Strengthen Capital Project Delivery

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

PRESS STATEMENT

25 April 2025

FIG Announces Organisational Changes to Strengthen Capital Project Delivery

 

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has today announced organisational changes designed to better manage and deliver a wide range of capital projects that are vital to the future development of the Falkland Islands.

 

At a meeting held on 22^nd April, Executive Council approved recommendations to restructure existing resources and establish a dedicated capital delivery team within the Public Works Department (PWD). These changes aim to provide more robust project governance, cost control, and strategic alignment across FIG’s major infrastructure projects.

 

The proposal includes the creation of three new fixed-term positions – Deputy Director of Public Works (Projects), a Quantity Surveyor, and a Senior Project Planner – all of which will support the delivery of FIG’s ambitious capital programme. These roles will enhance planning and project controls, improve budget oversight, and better enable projects to remain on time, on budget, and aligned to agreed standards.

 

In addition, five existing posts within the Development & Commercial Services (DCS) Directorate – including the Port Replacement Project and Programme Management teams – will be transferred to the new capital delivery team within PWD. This integration will increase cohesion between PWD and DCS and address current gaps and inefficiencies, while creating a more resilient structure capable of meeting the demands of the capital programme, as FIG continues to invest in infrastructure that support long-term economic growth.

 

The restructuring will not be immediate due to recruitment timelines and a phased transition will take place to ensure minimal disruption

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MLA Peter Biggs, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Public Infrastructure, said: “By addressing current capacity constraints, these changes are expected to deliver better outcomes with FIG’s capital programme. The creation of the new PWD project team will improve FIG’s ability to proactively plan and manage the successful delivery of multiple capital projects for the community over the next four years and ensure value for money.”

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