Plans to switch the getting old Belfield Police Station in St Mary are advancing, with architectural and engineering designs for a brand new facility slated for completion by the tip of February 2026.
The present constructing, which homes each the police station and the Belfield Publish Workplace, has fallen into extreme disrepair. The construction suffered roof injury throughout Hurricane Beryl in July 2024 and once more throughout Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Reviews additionally point out ongoing points with rodent and bug infestation.
Member of Parliament for St Mary South Jap, Christopher Brown, mentioned the deteriorated situations have considerably hampered policing efforts locally. He described the power as unfit for function and raised considerations concerning the security of officers assigned there.
Brown disclosed that upon taking workplace, he formally contacted Minister of Nationwide Safety and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, outlining the pressing want for intervention. The correspondence, together with the minister’s reply, was made public.
In written communication from the Ministry of Nationwide Safety, Minister Chang indicated that complete technical evaluations decided the constructing couldn’t be salvaged via customary repairs. As an alternative, a full redesign and reconstruction had been deemed obligatory.
The Ministry confirmed that after the design work is finalised, approval shall be sought from the Postmaster Common to permit for demolition and redevelopment of the property. The upgraded facility is meant to correctly accommodate each the police station and the put up workplace.
Following the required no-objection from the related authorities, the procurement course of will start to safe a contractor for the venture. The property is owned by the Postal Company of Jamaica, and redevelopment plans embody enhancements to the adjoining put up workplace.
