The National Water Commission (NWC) will be investing J$1.4 billion this fiscal year to lay sewer lines along Monroe Road, Retreat Avenue, Seymour Avenue and Old Hope Road in the Corporate Area.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

Holness also addressed the issue of collapsing sewer mains in downtown Kingston.

“An overhaul of the entire potable water, sewage and drainage networks is required for most of central and west Kingston. I have directed Minister [Matthew] Samuda to ensure that the project design for this massive infrastructure is done this year,” he said.

“I have further directed that J$450 million be immediately deployed to the worst affected areas within the market district to provide immediate relief,” the prime minister added.

Holness also informed the House that the NWC has commenced procurement of an additional ‘Hi-Vac Truck’ to be stationed in downtown Kingston to ensure that any blockages that emerge are dealt with.