Morant Bay Urban Centre

The Morant Bay Urban Centre is now 98% complete. Scores of clients are currently outfitting their units to meet the unique needs of their businesses and customers.

To support a smooth transition, we have allotted a three-month rent-free period, giving our clients the flexibility to complete their buildouts with ease.

By 2026, the Centre is expected to be fully operational, open 24/7, and offering a wide range of public and private sector services, all in one modern, convenient location.

The Morant Bay Urban Centre is now 95% complete and progressing steadily toward full operationalisation. On May 15, 2025, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the official start of the handover process to approved tenants.

Selected clients are currently finalising their lease agreements and will shortly begin their complementary fit-out period, expected to last approximately three months. While tenants prepare their units for customer engagement, final construction works are being completed in parallel.

The project remains on track and within budget, with only 93% of the allocated funds disbursed to date. The MBUC continues to demonstrate strong fiscal management and timely execution as it nears full completion.

Interest in the project continues to soar, with requests totaling 728,317 square feet of space. This represents 148% oversubscription.

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.

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.

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.

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. Approvals have been received from NEPA, NWA, MOHW, Ministry of Labour, Jamaica Fire Brigade, NWC, and the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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 MBUC is presently overbooked with interest from BPO companies, a university, supermarkets, and fast food restaurants.