The Garmex Freezone Redevelopment And Expansion Project
Phase 1 of the Garmex Freezone Redevelopment and Expansion Project is almost completed. Four buildings totalling 90,000 sq.ft. are now operational, with the exception of the sewer works, which are currently being connected along with some minor defects to the buildings. When the sewer connections are completed, the buildings will be handed over to the clients.
Also included in Phase 1 is the construction of two buildings totalling 36,000 sq.ft. This space is designed for mini-warehousing and sectioned into 1,000 and 2,000 sq.ft. units. Clients have the option of leasing and combining multiple units to suit their space requirements.
Construction is expected to begin January 2022. It has received Cabinet approval and a letter of award has been sent to Tankweld Ltd.
Other infrastructure development update:
- Infrastructure design underway for Phase 2 Development- 3 Buildings are to be constructed at the South Gate (Marcus Garvey Entrance)
- Infrastructure design underway for Phase 3 which will be on 5.7 acres of land.
- Tender in progress for site clearance
- Tender in progress for the soil investigation studies
In total, the Garmex Redevelopment and Expansion project will see the construction of 13 new buildings on 8.7 acres of green space, totalling 370,000 sq. ft. of new space.
THE BOUNDBROOK REDEVELOPMENT
The redevelopment of the Boundbrook Industrial Estate in Port Antonio, Portland has now passed the preliminary stages.
The detailed drawings for the Boundbrook redevelopment have now been submitted to the parish council.
- The organisation is currently in the process of acquiring additional land to meet parking requirements.
- Planning meetings have been held with approving agencies such as; National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Water Resources Authority (WRA), National Works Agency (NWA), Portland Municipal Corporation Parish and National Water Commission (NWC). These meetings are ongoing.
The Boundbrook is expected to bring economic growth and job creation to the people of Port Antonio and by extension the people of Portland. One hundred and forty thousand square feet (140,000 sq.ft.) of space will be created to support the services provided by the Government of Jamaica and the Private Sector.
MBUC, ST. THOMAS
Construction is expected to begin within the first quarter of 2022.
The consultants, who are now engaged in preparing a detailed Bill of Quantities (BQ), are in the final stages of completion. 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.
Works will be underway before the end of March 2022.
NAGGO HEAD TECH PARK
The Naggo Head Tech Park has a new design. This design concept was revised to fulfil the growing industrial needs and the further development of the city of Portmore.
The development is divided into two major zones. Zone 1 features six (6) unique buildings with a lush central green park as the anchor. Services will include BPOs, residences, a media building and commercial facilities.
Zone 2 features two (2) warehouse-type buildings to be sectioned into nine (9) units which will provide space for light manufacturing and agro-processing.
The park will be supplemented with 519 parking spots, 28 bus parking spaces for shuttles and drop-off points and requisite loading bays.
In support of this new design, a Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Feasibility Study is being done.
The Naggo Head Technology Park is located on 31 acres of land in the Naggo Head Community. From this space 750,000 sq.ft of space will be developed.
