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Jamaica spending $100M to clean drains for Hurricane Season

June 4th, 2019 | Tags:
The National Works Agency (NWA) is spending $100 million dollars on drain cleaning across the island under the Government’s pre-hurricane mitigation programme. Photo: Jamaican Gleaner
JAMAICAN GLEANER

KINGSTON, JAMAICA- The National Works Agency (NWA) is spending $100 million dollars on drain cleaning across the island under the Government’s pre-hurricane mitigation programme.

According to NWA Communication and Customer Services Manager, Stephen Shaw, drain cleaning works have already begun in several parishes, while programmes are currently being finalised to treat with other locations.

Shaw explains that the drain cleaning contracts include both de-bushing works as well as the carting away of material removed from the channels.

Activities under the programme will continue over the next few weeks.

The NWA explains that government’s pre-hurricane mitigation programme is the first of three routine drain-cleaning activities which the agency undertakes during each calendar year.

The agency will again carry out maintenance works on sections of the island’s drain network during the next six months as well as after the hurricane season ends.

1 Response to “Jamaica spending $100M to clean drains for Hurricane Season ”

  • Burnice (16/05/2023, 00:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great article! It's commendable to see Jamaica taking proactive measures to clean drains ahead of the hurricane season. Allocating $100 million for this purpose demonstrates the commitment to safeguarding communities and mitigating the potential damage caused by heavy rains and hurricanes. By investing in drain cleaning, Jamaica is not only improving drainage systems but also prioritizing the safety and well-being of its residents. This initiative is a testament to the government's dedication to disaster preparedness and ensuring the resilience of the nation. Kudos to Jamaica for taking such important steps!


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