Morant Bay Urban Centre

Project Update (August 2024):

Overall construction is approximately 70% complete. The project’s completion has been extended from the original September 2024 deadline to December 2024. 

Despite this adjustment, progress at the Morant Bay Urban Centre remains steady. All buildings, with the exception of Block ‘G,’ have had their roofs significantly installed. The completion of Block ‘G’ is currently delayed due to the proximity of the JPS substation on the property.

Major concrete pours for the structures are complete, and the project is now in the finishing stage. External works are advancing, including the construction of U-drains along the property perimeter, installation of water and sewer pipes, and fire hydrants, as well as the pouring of foundations for perimeter walls. Landscaping work will commence soon.

The project has received significant interest, with demand for 599,770.33 sq. ft. of the 388,560.82 sq. ft. of space.

Project Update (November 2023):

Construction and infrastructural works started in October 2022. Over 70 businesses have signed pre-lease agreements within the 436,000 sq. ft. facility. Buildings within two (2) zones are far advanced with foundation and drainage works across the site ongoing.

Project Update (November 2022):

The foundation works have begun on various sections of the development; this includes the concrete batching plant. Meanwhile the removal of the scrap metal from the property is now 97% complete. Hoarding of the site is completed.

Project Update (January 2022):

Construction of the 436,000 sq. ft. of space is expected to begin at the end of March 2022.

The Bill of Quantities (BQ) is completed. In addition, approvals have been received from; National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), National Water Commission (NWA), Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Ministry of Labour, Jamaica Fire Bregade, National Water Commission (NWC) and the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

Project Update (November 2020):

Construction is projected to begin in the first quarter of 2021 with strategic focus placed on ‘fast tracking’ the construction of the stand-alone buildings to accommodate businesses such as fast food establishments, banks and other commercial entities.

The Morant Bay Urban Centre (MBUC) is presently over booked. To date, interest in this project includes two (2) BPO companies, a university, supermarkets and multiple fast food restaurants along with other government and private sector entities.

The intention is to have a BPO company as a major anchor at the location, with 40-50,000 sq. ft. being reserved for this sector.

The design phase will be completed by December 2020.