CHEC transforms roadways spanning Albion Heights within days
Tamoy Ashman / Our Today
China Harbour Engineering Company Jamaica Limited (CHEC), the contractor for the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project, says that within 13 days, it made significant progress in the transformation of the roadway spanning Albion Heights, St Thomas.
The engineering company, in a release on Thursday, shared that on October 18, it gained access to Part BII Line Left, spanning Albion Heights.
“Through meticulous planning and the seamless coordination of the CHEC team, a comprehensive range of critical tasks were expertly executed. These included embankment backfilling, side barrier instalment,
sub-base construction, base preparation, and asphalt paving, all of which were completed with precision and dedication,” CHEC explained.
According CHEC, its “exceptional speed and unwavering dedication” is a testament to its prowess in delivering results that exceed expectations.
CHEC was directed in April to take over some projects on the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project that were previously subcontracted to local contractors.
The transition of contractors was due to the chaos and slow pace at which work was being conducted on sections of the project, which left some motorists and residents in St Thomas unhappy as they complained profusely about a dust nuisance and confusion on the roadways.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the move was to the benefit of the residents of eastern Jamaica and to ensure that the project is completed within a timely manner.
The Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project aims to link the eastern-most section of the island with the capital city, Kingston, when completed.
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