MORANT BAY URBAN CENTER, CHINESE AND LOCAL ENGINEERS TRANSFORMATION OF ST.THOMAS JAMAICA. Pt.4

The Morant Bay Urban Centre is an integrated business complex in the form of a new urban center located in St. Thomas, Jamaica. Here are some key points about it:

Purpose and Services:
The center houses both public and private sector entities, providing a variety of services in what can be described as a one-stop shop.
It aims to facilitate the amalgamation of services provided by the Government of Jamaica and the private sector.
Among the entities located at the Morant Bay Urban Centre are the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, the Parish Court, the Registrar General’s Department, the tax office, fast food establishments, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies. These entities collectively contribute to employment opportunities for the people of the parish.
Size and Development:
The complex spans an impressive 365,000 square feet of space.
Construction began in October 2022, and over 70 businesses have already signed pre-lease agreements within the facility.
The project is a joint venture between the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) and China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC).
Project Updates:
As of November 2023, construction and infrastructural works are underway, with foundation and drainage works progressing across the site.
The Morant Bay Urban Centre is expected to generate approximately 3,000 new jobs and attract significant private investment