End of an era for Negril? 4 story buildings now allowed...

[Rob]

Adequate sewage treatment facilities and clean drinking water must be considered. One can only cram so many people into an ecosystem before it becomes no fun for anyone.

LOL! How can anyone think that clean drinking water is not being considered? People live in Negril, not just vacation here. Billions have been spent on the water system.

The 1970's are over. The days of collecting rain water as your only water source are long over. Jamaican tap water is some of the cleanest on the planet. You must have missed my previous post - so here it is again. Please note the current plant upgrades are expected to be completed in December 2015:

" The Negril Water Treatment plant is not overloaded as of the article dated June 2014:

"The NWC has recently completed comprehensive sewerage systems for Ocho Rios (St. Ann) and Negril (Westmoreland) to meet the increasing need for sewerage services in these areas. Similarly, the Montego Bay system in St. James has been upgraded and expanded to meet the long-term requirements for sewerage in the second city."

"Regarding media articles the NWC has been berated for “inadequate management of its sewerage portfolio” without acknowledging the positive performances of the Commission in locations where the evidence speaks for itself. We are sure that the citizens of Montego Bay, Negril , Ocho Rios and Greater Portmore in particular, are gratified at the contribution made by the Commission in the improvement of their community. It is most unfortunate that the said reports do not take note of the more than $3 billion recently spent on sewerage systems in these areas, representing the single largest sum of money ever spent at any one time on sewerage infrastructure in Jamaica’s history."

http://www.nwcjamaica.com/SEWRAGE_TREATMENTPLANT.asp

The last upgrade was completed in 2012. There is a new upgrade being done at present and Dr. Wykeham McNeil is concerned that it will not make the December 2015 deadline. The hotel construction being proposed will not be done until late 2016 if it meets its deadline.

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...r-sewage-plant "

[jamaicarob]

we love drinking the ja water, and to buy water there, it costs more then Red Stripe beer, soon come

[Big_frank]

Negril tap water is excellent. Never a concern.

[goldilocks]

I support sustainable, eco-conscious growth. There is a limit to that growth, and sometimes folks go over that limit and then it's too late. But by then they've made their money and move on....

No one recalls the numerous water lock offs and low pressure that especially affected the West End? Coincidentally during high season?

[Rob]

I support sustainable, eco-conscious growth. There is a limit to that growth, and sometimes folks go over that limit and then it's too late. But by then they've made their money and move on....

No one recalls the numerous water lock offs and low pressure that especially affected the West End? Coincidentally during high season?

"No one recalls"? Of course people remember the water "lock offs" and "low pressure" on the West End. And it wasnt only during "high season". Those who live in the West End, as I have many times over the past 25 years I've lived here, cannot forget them. But that is history.

Years ago, in the 90's, before the "mains" were in place calling the water truck was a common event. The most recent water "lock offs" and "low pressure" in the past couple years were caused by changing of the "main" pipes and re-directing where the water source was coming from. That is why there were no real issues this year and a water truck was rarely seen because of the changes made for sustainable growth.

There is a limit to the growth, and it has been set at 4 storeys. Just look around Negril sometime. You will see many a building that approaches the 4 storey limit already. Now that there is an actual limit set, it is possible for sustainable, eco-conscious growth to become a mainstay in development.

As much as there are people who say they want things to be as they were in the "good old days", no water, no electricity and no phones were all part of those "good old days" (and I am talking the 90's)... I kinda like having drinkable tap water, being able to turn on a fan and making a phone call to find out what is going on... but that is just me... (grin)

[n8urist]

Rob
Lost your sense of adventure?
LOL

[captaind & Linston]

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As much as there are people who say they want things to be as they were in the "good old days", no water, no electricity and no phones were all part of those "good old days" (and I am talking the 90's)... I kinda like having drinkable tap water, being able to turn on a fan and making a phone call to find out what is going on... but that is just me... (grin)

Double ditto!

Getting water 8 Gals at a time on a donkey's back from 1/2 mile away gets old.

Cap

[Rob]

Rob
Lost your sense of adventure?
LOL

LOL! Plenty adventure left man.... But some "adventure" just gets old when you have to deal with it everyday... (grin)

[Packrat]

I fell in love with a petite women of 24, smooth skin, perfect white teeth and a smile that could melt a glacier
We raised 4 children and experienced some very difficult times, between us and with the kids
I worked too many hours and missed way too many family events,
We've gained weight and dealt with health issues, not 24 anymore but in our 50's
Our children have blessed us with grand kids and we couldn't be happier.
Everyone is healthy and experiencing a challenging life, but doing well
We are not what were 1st were, I Love everything now more than ever.

I feel the same for our Negril. I'll always remember her for the beautiful young place she was,
For the new experiences she brought us, I will fondly remember all she is.
But like my life, I am confident, I will delight on seeing her blossom like my family

[Jaherring]

Well said packrat!