Rebuilding Montserrat

By Lily, Audrey, Holly and Sumaiya

Before the Eruption

Before the eruption in 1997 Montserrat was a pretty island that attracted many tourists.

Eruption

In 1997 the volcano erupted and pyroclastic flows destroyed most of the island. 19

were killed and the damage is still being corrected today.

After the EruptionAfter the eruption the whole island was in

chaos. Plymouth was completely wiped out and all the crops were damaged. All means of communication and transport

were cut off.

Rebuilding

To rebuild the island we want to focus first on the things that will get the island back

on it’s feet, so that the inhabitants can work on restoring the island by

themselves.

AirportOne of the main things we will focus on is an

airport for the island so that help and supplies can be brought onto the island. This will help in the rest of the rebuild of the island. An airport is needed for the

inhabitants as it is a small island and it will be used to bring in tourists.

Power Station

Another of our main focuses is a power station for the island. This is key for all

aspects of the rebuild, fixing the island and for the inhabitants afterwards. Energy is

always a must.

PortA new port, like an airport will help greatly in

importing everything the island needs. An island surrounded by water needs a port for boats to come in and out. It will help the inhabitants greatly in getting back to

their old lives.

HousingOne of the key parts of rebuilding the island

is to build housing for all the inhabitants of the island that have lost their homes. The island cannot get back to normal without

people living on it again. Peoples lives can also not return to normal without homes to

live in.

Improvement to roads and bridges

Improvements to roads and bridges that were destroyed by mudflows and

pyroclastic flows is very important. This is because the roads will be needed to

rebuild everything else and for inhabitants to travel on. Roads are essential for basic

travelling needs.

Sewage

For people to move back to the island, we will need to build basic things that are

essential for the inhabitants. Sewage is key for basic living for the inhabitants so

this is important.

Water treatment and Bottling

Water is essential for people to survive on the island. Although water can be imported

at first, Montserrat cannot get back to normal before it begins to provide for itself.

After the rebuild.

After the first year of rebuild we will continue rebuilding Montserrat with the things of

secondary importance. The first year has been used to build things needed for the basic survival of the island the next years will build on that. We hope that the things

we have done will help Montserrat get back on it’s feet.