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Kingstons high-rise boom has outpaced its water infrastructure. A Gleaner editorial argues the fix should be mandatory rainwater harvesting on new buildings, not just more NWC pipeline spending.

Kingstons high-rise boom has outpaced its water infrastructure. A Gleaner editorial argues the fix should be mandatory rainwater harvesting on new buildings, not just more NWC pipeline spending.

Kingstons high-rise boom has outpaced its water infrastructure. A Gleaner editorial argues the fix should be mandatory rainwater harvesting on new buildings, not just more NWC pipeline spending.

A National Water Commission representative is still working to reassure communities that have been without reliable piped water supply for nine months following Hurricane Melissa — a situation that has direct and serious consequences for the habitability, hygiene, and property values of affected areas.

Trelawny residents have gone nine months without piped water since Hurricane Melissa. A local councillor says only a demonstration will get the National Water Commission’s real attention.

A planned demolition at 35 Gordon Town Road, where the Papine New Testament Church of God worships beside small businesses on NWC-owned land valued at $132 million, was suspended so occupants could be consulted first.