Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says repairs on the Brown’s Town Transportation Centre in St Ann will get underway in short order.

“Once I have received the estimate and the ministry has signed off, we will be making the funds available to commence the work,” he said.

McKenzie was addressing the official opening of the newly refurbished male and female bathrooms at the Ocho Rios Market in St Ann on Friday, September 27.

He said that the transportation centre remains a priority for the government, which is committed to delivering on the promise to upgrade the facility for the benefit of both commuters and operators.

The impending improvement is part of a broader initiative by the ministry to assess and address the condition of transportation centres, markets and other public facilities across the country.

“We are getting there gradually and better things are ahead of us. We are committed to the purpose,” McKenzie said.

Meanwhile, he announced additional funding of $20 million for further improvements to the Ocho Rios Market. Moreover, the St Ann’s Bay Market will get $15 million for upgrades.

“We are committed because we want to provide the atmosphere for [everyone] to carry on their business,” the minister said.