Pictured from left to right (seated): Commonwealth Bank’s President and CEO, William B. Sands Jr.;
CB Director – Earla Bethel and Brian Marshall of Coastline Construction (Abaco) Ltd. Pictured from left to right (standing): CB Director – Larry Gibson; John C. Stewart of Construction Cost Engineering (Bahamas) Ltd; Architect Kenneth Lam and Godwin Blyden, CB Security and Administration Manager
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Marsh Harbour, Abaco - Commonwealth Bank today announced the major expansion project
of its Marsh Harbour, Abaco Branch.
Coastline Construction Abaco Limited was awarded the $3 million dollar
contract to which when completed in the fourth quarter 2011 will transform the
existing structure by adding an additional 6,000 sq. feet. The extension of-the branch, which
borders Queen Elizabeth Drive, Davidson Street and Bay Street in Marsh Harbour,
is a direct response to customer demands.
The newly completed branch will be 10,000 square feet in size and
feature the Bank’s signature design and amenities - gray exterior with white
trim, a spacious customer-friendly
lobby in gray and pink marble and granite, energy efficient components,
convenient customer parking and handicap access.
“Since 1987, Commonwealth Bank has been privileged to provide
financial services to the residents and businesses in Marsh Harbour and the
surrounding areas,” said the Bank’s President and CEO, William B. Sands,
Jr. “We remain resolute in our
commitment to make available to our loyal customers the best in retail banking
services, at the same time making a positive impact on the community as a
whole.This new construction
project demonstrates our pledge, as we introduce an expanded modernised
facility that is equipped to offer banking convenience and also accommodates the island’s expanding
economic development.”
The project is expected to create dozens of on-site jobs and
related financially viable opportunities for the local community during the
twelve-months of construction.
Mr. Wallace Taylor, the newly appointed Branch Manager along
with a staff of 25, will continue to deliver service excellence during the
construction phase of the new facility whilst seeking to minimize any
inconvenience to our customers.
Commonwealth Bank is the largest and most successful Bahamian
banks with $1.4 billion in assets. The Bank is a market leader in service and
convenience with eleven branches in New Providence, Abaco and Grand Bahama. The
Bank provides the best possible access to an extensive line of products and
services, including full service Saturday Banking at its Golden Gates, Prince
Charles Drive and Oakes Field locations.
Commonwealth Bank celebrated fifty years of banking excellence on April
20, 2010.
