FLOW to adjourn court action against NWA, CHEC over roadwork damage

Telecommunications company FLOW Jamaica has reportedly agreed to seek an adjournment of its court action against the National Works Agency and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to seek remedy for the displacement and financial loss being caused by corporate area roadworks.

FLOW has reported that it has been incurring tens of millions of dollars because its fibre and other cables are being damaged by workmen and heavy equipment carrying out construction projects in St Andrew.

In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) said the matter was discussed yesterday at a meeting involving all the parties.

The parties were summoned by the Prime Minister.

According to the OPM, during the meeting, the management of FLOW agreed to seek an adjournment of its court action to facilitate further negotiations.

The OPM said, additionally, a schedule to ensure a notice period for excavation works will be sent to FLOW by CHEC. 

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is also reported to have mandated that regular meetings be held involving all parties to ensure that the major infrastructure development projects continue seamlessly.

Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte, Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Douglas Saunders and Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell also attended the meeting.

The Government is currently undertaking construction projects in Three Miles, Hagley Park and Constant Spring roads.

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