Work Begins on Container Homes for Families in Trelawny and Hanover

Families displaced by Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from container homes now being constructed in Trelawny and Hanover under the Government’s recovery programme.

Minister without Portfolio Robert Montague said construction has begun after challenges between contractors and the ministry were resolved. He visited project sites in Bunkers Hill, Trelawny, and Castle Hyde, Hanover, on October 20.

In Trelawny, approximately eight foundations are being built for double-unit homes designed for families requiring additional space.

The project forms part of a wider initiative to provide approximately 2,700 container homes across Jamaica. Montague said the units are being built to allow residents to expand them in the future.

Depending on their location, some homes will be equipped with sewage systems and solar generators, while others will be connected to the electricity grid. Water tanks will be supplied where needed, and some units provided by the Chinese Government will include basic furnishings.

Montague acknowledged that the project had moved more slowly than expected, pointing to procurement requirements, challenges associated with the new programme and adverse weather. He said contractors had indicated that arrangements were now in place to advance the work.

Among those expected to benefit is Ryan Morgan, who will receive a double-unit home in Bunkers Hill for himself and his three children. Their house was destroyed during the hurricane.

In Castle Hyde, a home is being prepared for Leonard Saddler, his brother and their ailing mother, who also lost their house during the storm.

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