VIPA begins demolition of former Cancryn School in St. Thomas

The Virgin Islands Port Authority said its contractor has begun the demolition of the former Adelita Cancryn Junior High School property located along Veterans Drive in St. Thomas.

The demolition marks the beginning of phase one of the project to dredge the Charlotte Amalie Harbor to accommodate larger cruise ships at the West Indian Company Dock.

Once cleared, the property will be utilized to store and transport dredged materials from the harbor dredging project, slated to begin next year.

Custom Builders has been awarded the contract for the demolition work, which began this week.