St. James, Jamaica — Efforts to strengthen water supply systems in western Jamaica are advancing, with significant improvements expected under the Western Water Resilience Improvement Project, according to Water Minister Matthew Samuda.
During a visit to Freeport, St. James on Wednesday, the minister inspected a shipment of potable water pipes and fittings earmarked for installation as part of the initiative. The materials will be used to enhance sections of the region’s water distribution network.
The project includes the development and installation of approximately 65 kilometres of new potable water pipelines. These upgrades are designed to replace vulnerable segments within the existing transmission system, improving overall reliability.
Officials say the pipelines, measuring between 500 and 800 millimetres in diameter, will strengthen the capacity of the Northwest Interconnected Water System. The enhancements are expected to support more consistent water delivery across several communities in the western region.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernize infrastructure and improve water resilience in Jamaica.







