Six St Andrew gullies to be repaired as hurricane season approaches

KINGSTON, Jamaica— With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season to begin June 1, the National Works Agency (NWA) says it is moving to improve the resilience of a number of waterways in St Andrew.

The NWA has embarked on a $143 million effort through which sections of six major gullies will be rehabilitated.

The gullies to receive attention include two sections of the Constant Spring Gully, located along Carawina Avenue, the gully that runs under the Torrington Bridge, Yoro Crescent Gully, Burgher Gully and the Gem Road Gully.

Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that work has already commenced on the Yoro Crescent Gully and the Gem Road Gully. Works on the Gem Road Gully include reconstruction of a section of the gully wall and invert, which is nearing completion. The gully’s invert is the floor of the channel that allows water to flow efficiently.

Shaw says works are also imminent at Burgher Gully, where the NWA had done significant temporary work, prior to the passage of Hurricane Melissa in 2025. Sections of the gully’s invert and walls are to be repaired through a contract valued at over $30 million.

Works on the remaining gullies are expected to get underway before the end of June, according to the NWA.