Samuda rules out night work on pipeline project out west
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Minister Matthew Samuda stated that replacing pipelines along western Jamaica's tourism corridor entirely at night is not possible. He explained that doing so would raise construction costs by 50 per cent. The government cannot afford this additional expense. The decision comes as motorists, hoteliers, and business operators complain about daily traffic congestion in the region.
WESTERN BUREAU: Water, Environment and Climate Change Minister Matthew Samuda says undertaking all pipeline replacement works along western Jamaica’s busy tourism corridor at night would increase construction costs by 50 per cent, an additional expense the Government cannot afford. Samuda was reacting to the growing frustration being expressed by motorists, hoteliers and business operators about the daily misery caused by prolonged traffic congestion being experienced across the region.
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