Daily News From The JIS Magazine - April 3, 2025
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| Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan |
The Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) project is expected to generate 13,000 direct jobs during construction, while delivering an estimated US$1.3 billion in savings from vehicle maintenance, enhanced service accessibility, and strengthened community connectivity.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 1).
Work commenced in December 2024, following the award of a $45-billion contract, with three work orders issued covering 126 roads across 63 constituencies.
“This week, an additional 42 roads will be included under Work Order four. SPARK will revolutionise our infrastructure, modernise road networks to enhance road safety, reduce travel times, and lower vehicle operating costs,” Mr. Morgan said.
“This initiative will improve economic efficiency, bolster Jamaica’s tourism appeal, and create employment opportunities,” he added.
The scope of work under SPARK includes the rehabilitation of main, local, and community roads, addressing pavements, select intersections, sidewalks, drainage, and retaining walls.
Additionally, the project integrates water infrastructure upgrades and fibre-optic ducting to support future broadband connectivity.
Mr. Morgan said a crucial element is the $5-billion investment in water pipeline upgrades, synchronised with roadworks to minimise disruptions.
To be undertaken under Work Order Four this includes roads, such as Waggonette Crescent-Kingston Garden, McWhinney Street, Upper Church Street, Longfellow Avenue, Duhaney Park, Tavern Crescent, Bushy Park, Facey, Power Avenue and Dover Avenue, William Street, Ebenezer School Road, amongst others.
Meanwhile, Minister Morgan informed that Work Order Five will be announced next week.
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Yes Sir the Holness Government is pulling out all the stops to guarantee a win at the polls.
ReplyDeleteIs this the SPARK to start the election.fire to cook a well seasoned election.They have the resources and they can do it if they really wanted to.
This China embedded Jamaica relationship is set to be a real Challenge.
How to play Bothy with America and China two adversaries who wants ultimate control of the Caribbean basin or region.
Jamaicans must stop selling China people land/property/buildings etc.
The CBI security measure in the agreement may see America blockading the region from the Panama Canal to Greenland keeping out China vessels military, civillian and Cargo.
Am really happy to know that Minister Morgan is getting the roads fixed. However; Kentucky District in Westmoreland, from cave go into the mountains top is not looking good at all. However; we have to give God thanks for all those community members who is always doing a little patching here and there. I did saw a little Marl being dropped. However; the road 🛣️ really need to fix properly. So really need to know when is the Spark coming to up to Cave up to Kentucky District? We are waiting with an spirit of expectation. Thanks so much Sir Vernon. Keep up the great work my brother 👍.
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