February 28, 2026
Initial phase of engineering for new Hermitage Dam completed – Water Minister Matthew Samuda
Written byShanice Gibbs
Water Minister, Matthew Samuda, says the initial phase of engineering for the new Hermitage Dam in Kingston has been completed.
Mr. Samuda gave the update during a leaders in Real Estate Breakfast at the Pegasus Hotel in the parish on Thursday.
The new dam is part of efforts to make Kingston and St. Andrew water-resilient and drought-resistant.
The Minister noted that completion of the transaction design and the public investment appraisal process will take about a year.
He said other legacy investments aimed at achieving water resilience include work on the Mona reservoir.
