UDC not responsible for winnifred beach road work
THE Urban Development Corporation (UDC) says it is not responsible for road repairs being carried out on the road leading to Winnifred Beach in Portland.
“[We] wish to correct statements carried in the Monday, October 16, 2017 edition of the Jamaica Observer’s North & East Publication giving [us] responsibility for repair works being carried out on the roads leading to the Winnifred Beach facility in Portland.
“The corporation wishes to advise that the repairs to the thoroughfare in question, as referred to in the article, are in fact being conducted by the National Works Agency (NWA) using funding from the Tourism Enhancement Fund,” the UDC said in a release sent to the Jamaica Observer.
The UDC said its only involvement is through technical and community sensitisation support being offered to the NWA as needed.
“The article went on to incorrectly assert that the UDC lost to the benevolent society in a matter brought before the court. We wish to clarify that in 2015, the matter was amicably resolved at mediation and through mutual agreement with each party respecting the other’s rights and as such a consent order was made by the court therefore there was no opposition.
“The corporation has granted the easement to be recorded on a title that Winnifred will always be a public bathing beach. It has always been the corporation’s intention to develop the beach for the good and enjoyment for all Jamaicans. The Urban Development Corporation owns Winnifred Beach,” the release said.