
Infrastructure
Water Harvesting Project at Bellefield Primary School (2019)
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Overview: A sustainability project that focused on the installation of rainwater harvesting, storage, and plumbing systems. This ensured the school’s reliable access to water, promoting a safe and hygienic learning environment carried out to provide uninterrupted water supply for students and staff, raise awareness of environmental stewardship and reduce dependency on external water sources.
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Investment: $4.94 million, funded by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica.
Bellefield Water Shop Project (2019)
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Overview: A transformative project aimed at addressing water access challenges through the installation of a water purification system, producing 20,000 gallons of purified water daily. The initiative provided reliable access to potable water, improving public health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for thousands of residents across eight communities. Additionally, the project offered free access to water for the first year, easing the financial burden on vulnerable households.
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Investment: $9.3 million.
Rural Water Projects
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Annual Tank Projects:
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Refurbished Bombay tank and pipe house at the entrance of Virginia.
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Rehabilitated standpipe at Mongo Grove/Belair.
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Banana Ground tank has been repaired, fenced, and pipe house rehabilitated.
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New water tank installed at Coffee Grove.
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Pipeline Extension: From the Bellefield tank to Bellefield and Belair.
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Steel Tank Repairs: Chance Hill, Free Town, Ginger Hall, two in Blue Mountain, along with over 50 donations of Black Tanks.
TPDCO Projects
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Hope Village Park Construction: $1.5 million investment to enhance public spaces.
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Bellefield Square Beautification: $1.5 million investment in community enhancement.
Road Transformation Project (2017–2024)
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Overview: A long-term infrastructure initiative designed to enhance road networks and connectivity, transforming 13 roads from dirt tracks to asphalt surfaces. The project aimed to improve travel efficiency, boost local economies, and increase access to essential services for surrounding communities.
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Investment: $5 million per road (on average).
Street Light Initiative
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Installation of over 100 Street Lights to improve safety and infrastructure.