Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Clifford E. Warmington, broke ground yesterday (June 8, 2023) for phase one of the Jackson Town to Ulster Spring Road Upgrading Project in Southern Trelawny.

Minister Warmington says this is in response to a tour he conducted of the area in 2022.

“As a result of that tour, an allocation for Phase One of J$205,234,030 was made available to commence rehabilitation of the Jackson Town to Ulster Spring stretch of road because it is vital to social economic activities”, stated Minister Warmington.

He says the road was in very poor condition and in need of rehabilitation work, hence the allocation.

“Phase one of the project will be carried out along the control section with starting point at the Jackson Town Post Office, and ending at the Sawyers Primary School which is 5.2 kilometers south. The scope of works will include demolition and site clearance, drain cleaning, drainage construction pavement works, construction of retaining walls, road marking, and the installation of guard rails as well as kerb and channel”, explained Minister Warmington.

Minister Warmington explained that the roadway is a main thoroughfare for the western end of the country into Manchester from Montego Bay via Trelawny and is the main vein utilized by emergency vehicles seeking to access the Falmouth Hospital from surrounding districts.

The Minister disclosed that Phase Two of the road rehabilitation project which is estimated to cost J$224. 7 million, had already gone through the tender process.

Minister Warmington noted that other projects slated to commence in the parish shortly include Stewart Town to Rock at a cost of J$27 million; Stettin to Highgate Hall for J$53.7 million; Clarks Town to Jackson Town for J$37.2 million; Albert Town to Troy for J$14.5 million and Dixon Street at a cost of J$26.6 million dollars.

Minister Warmington gave the assurance that all projects will be completed in this financial year.

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