Several Gullies in St. Andrew to benefit from Gully Improvement Project as Post-Hurricane Mellisa Works continue

As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season approaches, the National Works Agency (NWA), 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, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that work has already commenced on two of the gullies. These are Yoro Gully and the Gem Road Gully. Works on the Gem Road Gully, which include reconstruction of a section of the gully wall and invert was nearing completion. The gully’s invert is the floor of the channel that allows water to flow efficiently. Mr. Shaw says that works are 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. The Gully works complement works to be done under the 2026 Mitigation Programme, valued at nearly $250 – million.