UDC Seeks Investors for Prime Montego Bay Beachfront Properties

Montego Bay, Jamaica – The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has launched a tender process for the lease, development, and management of two prime beachfront properties in Montego Bay: Walter Fletcher Beach and One Man Beach.

These properties, spanning a combined 9.8 acres, are being presented as exceptional investment opportunities with the potential to significantly enhance the tourism landscape of Jamaica’s second city. The UDC is seeking 25-year lease agreements for both locations.

“These facilities have the potential to significantly enrich the local tourism scene, attracting visitors and creating a dynamic environment for community engagement and outdoor activities,” the UDC stated in a public notice.

Interested parties are invited to submit proposals by February 13, 2025. Tender documents are available online and at the UDC’s Kingston office for a fee of $2,500. A public opening of bids will follow on the same day.

Walter Fletcher Beach, encompassing 6.23 acres, enjoys a strategic location near Montego Bay’s central commercial district. One Man Beach, spanning 3.568 acres, presents an opportunity for recreational developments that cater to both tourists and locals.

These projects align with the UDC’s ongoing efforts to revitalize Montego Bay. Recent initiatives include the development of Harmony Beach Park, the Northern Groynes Rehabilitation Project, the renovation of the Harbour Street Craft Market, and the search for investors to develop Success Estate in Rose Hall.
Seeking Transformative Proposals

The UDC is emphasizing the need for “transformative proposals” that:

• Stimulate economic activity
• Create employment opportunities
• Enhance Jamaica’s position as a world-class tourist destination.

The selection process will prioritize bids that demonstrate financial viability, robust management plans, and alignment with Montego Bay’s long-term growth trajectory.