ST JAMES, Jamaica – The National Works Agency (NWA) said it recently formalised an agreement with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) for the commencement of works along the Elegant Corridor in St James.

The work to be executed in the area is aimed at rehabilitating lighting infrastructure, the NWA said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Sections of the corridor, from the Lilliput main road to the roundabout at Sangster International Airport, have been without sufficient lighting for several months. This is due, in part, to damage resulting from motor vehicles colliding with some of the utility poles in the area,” the statement read.

Acting Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stacy-Ann Delevante explains that, under the agreement, a number of other areas will also be targeted for rehabilitation. These include, in the Corporate Area, Liguanea to Musgrave Road, Harbour View East Environs, Dunrobin to Molynes Road, Michael Manley Boulevard, among others which also have issues with insufficient lighting.

The signing of the contract between the two entities, also marks the official transfer of ownership and responsibility for all street lighting infrastructure owned by the Government of Jamaica to the light and power company, JPSCo. The agreement covers both current (existing) and future lighting infrastructure.