The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development has completed rehabilitation works on two apartment buildings at Lot 309 at the Torrington Park Housing Scheme in South St. Andrew.

The project valued at $58 million was completed on November 21, 2025. Rehabilitation works included: 

• Reconstruction of the collapsed staircase
• Retrofitting of other staircases with new structural members 
• Full rehabilitation of leaking/deteriorated roof sections, including waterproofing
• Preparation and repainting of external walls, stairwells, and common areas.
• Replacement of defective water closets and corrective plumbing to eliminate leaks
• Ancillary concrete works (including patching, landings, thresholds) and installation of a garbage skip.

Senior Director of the Technical Services, Projects and Housing Branch in the Ministry, Mr. Kinson Case, says the “rehabilitation works will ensure long-term safety and durability of the structure”.

The rehabilitation of the housing scheme follows concerns regarding deteriorating staircases, structural vibrations and water intrusion, which led to the Ministry undertaking a full engineering review and comprehensive repairs.

During a recent completion walk through of the project, Mr. Case assured residents that “every staircase has now been reinforced, so the Ministry does not expect a recurrence of the previous issues”.

A resident expressed heartfelt appreciation, saying, “Mi glad fi see di change. Di whole place look different now. Government move quick and fix it proper, proper. Mi feel safer when mi a go up di stairs and even mi family more comfortable. Dem deal with it well.”

Rehabilitation works were executed by Doks Well Construction Limited.

Torrington Park Housing Scheme was constructed in the mid-1980s on land formerly occupied by Eventide Home. The development consists of 345 units, 47 of which are apartment blocks.

The Torrington Park Rehabilitation Project forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ministry to address ageing infrastructure across the island and improve living conditions in government-owned housing complexes.