The Government will shortly unveil a national non-revenue water programme, which is expected to significantly impact consumers, particularly in rural communities. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the engagement will entail a major overhaul of the distribution network. “This [includes] changing the piping network, managing the pressure [by]...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), turns on a tap symbolising the official commissioning of the National Water Commission (NWC) newly upgraded Sligoville water system in St. Catherine, on October 13. Looking on (from second left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita-Garvey; Councillor, Sligoville...

The Mona Reservoir Floating Solar Project in St. Andrew is expected to generate approximately $1 billion in annual savings for the National Water Commission (NWC). This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who said the savings should be realised from the pending finalisation of wheeling rates....

The National Water Commission’s (NWC) upgrading of the Spanish Town Road distribution line in Kingston, will result in increased and reliable water supply for the beneficiary residents and businesses. Twenty kilometres (km) of pipes have been installed along one of the most heavily trafficked corridors, from Six Miles to Blake Road, near the intersection with South Camp Road. The Spanish...

The eastern section of the Greater Portmore Ponds Wastewater Treatment Plant (GPP WWTP) was commissioned into operation on Thursday (September 29), following extensive improvement works valued at $935 million. The project, undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC), included upgrading of the pump station, rehabilitation of the ponds, construction of new reed beds and other auxiliary civil works. More than...

The National Water Commission (NWC) will be embarking on a pump replacement project, which, along with the installation of renewable energy systems, will generate significant savings for the entity. “We will be making a large capital investment in our pumping systems to ensure that the worst ones are changed out first,” said Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic...

Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says that increasing access to water for residents in a top priority. Mrs. Cuthbert Flynn, who was making her contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on September 27, informed that a pump house has been upgraded, which will benefit residents in...