Greater Portmore welcomes facelift
RESIDENTS AND visitors using the Fourth Street entrance to Greater Portmore in St Catherine will now have a more pleasing community, following the erection of a concrete sign adjoining the Hellshire main road.
This was made possible through the efforts of Councillor Vanrick Preddie, Hellshire division, Portmore Municipal Corporation (PMC).
“I am at home at 4East and find it difficult to direct my friends to my house, but with this new sign, it will be much easier,” Michaelia Thompson said.
Her sentiments were echoed by other residents who said that the wall would make the way into the community more welcoming.
“I find it necessary as there is the need for proper signs – and even before I was elected councillor – I know that it will help to better access the communities in a timely manner as the sign will be bright and bold for all to see,” Preddie said.
Endorsed by the PMC, the newly elected councillor said that the project, which is set to cost about $600,000, has been well-received by the community. There will also be a small green area near the entrance that will be properly maintained.
In endorsing the effort, Portmore’s Mayor Leon Thomas said: “We at the council are aware of the need at five main entrances into Portmore communities. I am pleased we have seen this one starting and will be done in time for Labour Day.”