Construction is underway on new water reservoirs aimed at significantly increasing water storage capacity and supply resilience for the northern parts of the island.
As part of the project, new fused glass Water Tanks will be fashioned in Dick Hill, Sweeney’s, Lawyers Mountain and Hope springs.
The upgrades are intended to address long-standing capacity challenges that emerged following population shifts to the north of the island after the volcanic eruption.
Work at the Dick Hill site has already begun, with land clearing completed and foundation works scheduled to start shortly. Similar works are happening at the Sweeney’s site.
In conversation with ZJB News, Managing Director of the Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL) Julian Daniel said a rapid construction method known as a jacking system will be used to assemble the tank walls, allowing the structure to be built efficiently by raising sections into place as construction progresses.
ZJB’s team, accompanied Premier, Honourable Reuben T Meade, Deputy Governor Honourable Lyndorna Sweeney and Government Public Relations Officer Jenzil Skerritt to a site visit of the area last Friday.
Premier Meade has welcomed the start of the project.
He say the improvements will support tourism growth by strengthening essential services which he says are critical to visitor experiences
The project is expected to be completed by March 31st. 2026.