The Directors of Estatebridge Holdings Limited have categorically rejected the findings of the Integrity Commission, in its report on building breaches at a housing development in Beverly Hills St Andrew.
The commission noted that the development has 4 bedrooms, instead of the approved 2 bedroom units.
In a statement, the directors outlined that the development was the subject of several inspections by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, (KSAMC) which is the competent authority in law, to determine room count and compliance.
The directors noted that at no time did the KSAMC observe a breach in the room count.
They said from the most recent inspection it was confirmed by the KSAMC that the units consisted of two bedrooms.
They said variations in size of areas, and reconfiguration of layout, which normally occur during construction and does not materially change the building footprint, were noted and the necessary application is in process.
The directors pointed out that the development is still under construction.
They said at the time of both unannounced visits of the integrity commission, they observed significant work being done to correct plumbing and other issues which involved the digging of walls and slabs to identify and reroute pipes.
They said no valid conclusion could be drawn regarding rooms without observing final structural walls and the installation of doors and other amenities.
The directors also took issue with the timing of the submission of the Integrity Commission’s report to parliament, to coincide with Norman Brown’s application for judicial review in the Supreme Court, to challenge adverse comments and findings concerning himself and Estatebridge in another report by the commission.
They said this is another attempt to damage the reputation of the principals of the company, relying on hearsay, misrepresentation of facts, and spurious conclusions.
The principals said they are law abiding citizens who give yeoman service to Jamaica and will not be deterred by baseless allegations and bureaucratic overreach of an organization that is not the competent authority.