NWC reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew

Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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NWC says it may have to consider water restrictions in the Corporate Area due to dry season and declining water levels at catchment facilities

Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz says rural school bus system will include bus operators who transport PATH students

Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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St. James Municipal Corporation approves resolution to have Barracks Road in Montego Bay designated a school zone

Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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Kingston Mayor welcomes decision by Appeal Court to overturn Supreme Court’s ruling on approvals granted for development at Bird Sucker Ave

Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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Gov’t prioritizing expansion of Christiana Transportation Centre

Written by: Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reviewing designs that will guide the rehabilitation of the Hermitage Dam in St. Andrew.

This as part of plans to increase the dam’s storage capacity.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, acting president of the NWC Garth Jackson noted that during droughts, the water levels at both Hermitage and the Mona Reservoir, are impacted.

Currently, both facilities are below the desired 65 percent capacity.

Mr. Jackson says there is a need to increase storage at Hermitage, and the NWC is considering various options. 

He says the NWC is reviewing the designs for the first phase of the Hermitage Dam rehabilitation. 

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