China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) yesterday joined efforts with the government to provide relief supplies for more than 100 Abaco residents who were left homeless following a fire in a local community.

Staff members were mobilized on Thursday to shop and deliver the necessary items to officials as a part of the national aid efforts. Principal of CHEC Felix Chang said as soon as the company heard about the disaster, it was compelled to assist in any relief work.

“We automatically felt the need to do something for the people of Abaco who are now without homes,” said Mr. Chang. “The fire was an unfortunate situation and we at CHEC just want to show our support any way that we can.

“Our staff was very happy to be able to aid the community in this way.”

Through its efforts, CHEC was able to donate sleeping bags, fuel, gas cookers, pots, can openers, water, grits and many other food supplies. The items were delivered to officers from the Department of Social Services North Abaco district yesterday, where supplies are being organized for the victims.

These latest efforts come as CHEC prepares to start construction shortly on the $39 million North Abaco Port project. The donation to the fire victims in Abaco is an example of CHEC’s commitment to community and improving the lives of residents where possible.

ABOUT: CHEC is a full service provider in large-scale construction business for more than 30 years. The leading engineering company specializes in the areas of marine engineering, dredging, land reclamation, and in the construction of roads, bridges, airports and railways. As such, the company has received more than 160 awards for a number of projects including the design and construction of two of the three longest sea crossing bridges in the world; the Hangzhou Bay Bridge [36 KM long] and the Shanghai Donghai Bridge [32.5 KM long], both in China. The company was also presented with the prestigious Jamaica Institute of Engineers Project of the Year award in 2013 for the completion of the Westmorland Bridge in Jamaica.