Historic Preservation Committee Continues Legislature Generator Proposal, Approves Morris F. DeCastro Clinic Renovations

The Historic Preservation Committee voted Tuesday to continue plans to modify the Legislature’s generator enclosure near Legislative Circle while approving, with conditions, a proposal to renovate the historic Morris F. deCastro Clinic into a rehabilitation center.

The committee, which operates under the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources, reviews proposed work affecting historic buildings and districts to ensure projects preserve the territory’s architectural and cultural heritage while meeting modern needs.

The first proposal, HPC-18-2026, was submitted by the V.I. Legislature and calls for reducing the footprint of the generator enclosure near the Legislature building and replacing the existing horizontal generator with a vertical model.

According to representatives for the Legislature, the existing enclosure creates a blind corner that has contributed to multiple vehicle accidents by obstructing visibility for drivers and pedestrians. The proposal would move the wall away from the sidewalk, creating additional pedestrian space and improving sight lines for motorists.