PM launches $3 billion REACH Road Rehabilitation Programme
Published:Saturday | August 31, 2024 | 12:43 PM
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today announced the launch of the Government's REACH Road Rehab Programme, a comprehensive national road rehabilitation initiative valued at $3 billion.
The programme is designed to address critical road infrastructure needs across Jamaica, with a specific focus on damage caused by recent weather events, including Hurricane Beryl, as well as the execution of routine road maintenance.
Under the programme, each of the 63 constituencies will see funds allocated to conduct essential road repairs and maintenance, ensuring that all regions of the country benefit equitably.
The initiative will be executed in two phases with Phase One running from September to November, with Phase Two covering January to March 2025.
During these periods, contractors will be mobilised to repair the most critically damaged roads and conduct necessary maintenance to prevent further deterioration.
The National Works Agency will oversee the implementation, ensuring that the highest standards are met and that the work is completed efficiently and within the allocated timeframe.
Holness expressed confidence in the REACH Road Rehab Programme's potential to significantly improve road conditions across Jamaica and called for stakeholders, including local government representatives and community members, to cooperate fully with the execution teams to ensure the programme's success.
"The REACH Road Rehab Programme is a testament to our commitment to ensuring that the people of Jamaica have safe and reliable road infrastructure. By investing in our roadways, we are investing in the future of our country.”
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