NWC Undertakes Debris Clearing to Boost Water Supply to Corporate Area

Kingston, Jamaica – The National Water Commission (NWC) has launched a critical debris clearing exercise to improve water inflows to the Hope Treatment Plant and the Mona Reservoir, both of which supply water to communities across the Corporate Area. The initiative follows heavy rains and the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which brought debris and silt into the Hope River Intake in St Andrew.

The two-day river training exercise, which began today, involves the removal of silt, sticks, and stones deposited by recent weather conditions. “This will improve the quality and quantity of our raw water supply into the Hope Treatment Plant and the Mona Reservoir,” said Jason Oliphant, Watershed Supervisor for Kingston, St Andrew, St Thomas, and St Catherine.

The NWC assured customers that the work would not disrupt water supply to key areas, including August Town, Mona Heights, Liguanea, and Barbican. However, the use of heavy equipment may cause some traffic disruptions along Gordon Town Road, and motorists are advised to follow the instructions of traffic personnel and proceed with caution.

This exercise is crucial to ensuring continued quality water service to customers in the affected communities.