Other development work for Manchester Central

The recently refurbished Melrose Yam Park in Manchester is undergoing more improvement work.

This improvement work is being undertaken by the Manchester Municipal Corporation. The work at the popular rest stop will include providing electricity to all the shops used by vendors and other operators at the facility.

Mayor of Mandeville Donovan Mitchell reported that “all the amenities will be taken care of to include additional electricity, a car wash, jerk centre [and] kiddies play area”.

Mitchell asked for patience as the work is undertaken to make the space “more comfortable for all”.

The mayor made the disclosure of the additional improvement work at the park during a tour of the location involving Local Government and Rural Development Minister Desmond McKenzie.

More development work for the constituency

The minister also toured other areas of Central Manchester. Among the communities visited was Davyton, where a water supply system is to be provided to ensure more reliable access to the commodity by residents.

“Water is a major challenge here, so the team from Rural Water Supply will be setting up a catchment system of several black tanks so that residents can get water,” said Rhoda Moy Crawford, member of parliament for Central Manchester, who was also a part of the touring party.

Over in Bellefield Hill, McKenzie indicated that he would be working with the member of parliament to provide a garbage receptacle to address dumping of waste along a section of roadway.

The touring party also stopped at the Melrose Cemetery where they discussed the possibility of constructing a building where mourners could be provided with shelter from the elements.

In the meantime, Crawford thanked the minister for visiting the parish and making a commitment to address several areas of concern, including road repairs in May Day.