The visit followed a significant milestone on Thursday, August 6, when the final section of the tower was successfully installed. The project involved extensive logistical planning and coordination, including the use of a helicopter.
The new tower, officially named the Jonathan Johnson Tower, forms part of the modernization of radar infrastructure in the Caribbean. The installation will strengthen maritime surveillance capabilities in the region, providing improved visibility of shipping activity around Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten and supporting the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard in responding to incidents at sea.
Standing at approximately 870 metres above sea level, Mount Scenery is the highest natural point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The newly completed tower now adds to the summit.
For Governor Levenstone, the visit provided an opportunity to recognize the work and dedication of the teams who brought the project to completion, while experiencing firsthand the conditions under which the project was carried out.
