Minister Reports on SPARK Programme Road Delays and Subcontracting
- Reports
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- Developments
- 1
- Repetition
- 50%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
Robert Morgan, Minister with responsibility for Works, reported on the SPARK programme in the House of Representatives. He stated that China Harbour Engineering Company subcontracted $900,000,000.00 to 31 subcontractors under the program. Morgan also noted that most SPARK roads experienced delays, primarily due to the condition of waterlines and the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
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Why it matters
The SPARK contract has a total value of $45 billion and is managed by the National Works Agency. The reported delays and issues with infrastructure maintenance place accountability pressure on the government and impact the operational capacity of the national road network in Jamaica.
The government approved a road-patching programme, with the National Works Agency responsible for maintenance in Shrewsbury and Hertford.
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Who's involved
- Robert MorganMinister who reported on the SPARK programme and NWA operations
- National Works AgencyGovernment agency responsible for planning and maintaining the road network
- JamaicaLocation where the SPARK programme and road network operate
- governmentGoverning body overseeing the National Works Agency
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- governmentSpeculative
The government might face increased costs or funding requirements to address infrastructure delays and maintenance issues.
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The entities involved
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National Works Agency
Executive Agency of Jamaica that plans, builds and maintains a reliable, safe and efficient main road network and flood control system
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