Projects

A Feasibility study has been completed and has indicated that significant value can be created for the people of Port Antonio, Portland and the surrounding environment with the redevelopment of the Boundbrook Industrial Estate into ‘The Boundbrook’.

The Boundbrook will see the amalgamation of the services provided by the Government of Jamaica and the private sector.

The Boundbrook will be a commercially viable space with over 100 thousand square feet of space. It will be home to government offices such as the Portland Municipal Corporation, the Tax Office and the Registrar General’s Department as well as commercial/retail space to accommodate fast food establishments, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, a sports bar and lounge, a supermarket, a gymnasium and the in-demand Business Process Outsourcing, BPO space to be used as one of the main anchors.

In addition, the Boundbrook will take on a tourist appeal, which will allow relations with the Port Antonio Marina and other entertainment activities.

The project will be a joint venture between FCJ and the National Insurance Fund, NIF. Construction budget is estimated to cost one billion Jamaican dollars. There will be a return on investment through lease/rentals.

• Procurement for design services has been completed.
• Design contract to be in placed by December 2020.
• Construction is planned to commence 2nd quarter of 2021-22 financial year.
• 16 months to complete
• 100,000 sq. ft. (30% to be allocated to the Business Processing and Outsourcing (BPO) companies.

The redevelopment of the Boundbrook Industrial Estate in Port Antonio, Portland has now passed the preliminary stages.

The detailed drawings for the Boundbrook redevelopment have now been submitted to the parish council.

• The organisation is currently in the process of acquiring additional land to meet parking requirements.
• Planning meetings have been held with approving agencies such as; National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Water Resources Authority (WRA), National Works Agency (NWA), Portland Municipal Corporation Parish and National Water Commission (NWC). These meetings are ongoing.

The Boundbrook is expected to bring economic growth and job creation to the people of Port Antonio and by extension the people of Portland. One hundred and forty thousand square feet (140,000 sq.ft.) of space will be created to support the services provided by the Government of Jamaica and the Private Sector.

The Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) for the construction of the development between FCJ and a private partner is with Cabinet awaiting approval.