The Kingston
and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) says it will shortly demolish a building in
the Corporate area which is in breach of its regulations.
The KSAC will be cleared to move against the developers of premises at 14 Caledonia Avenue in Kingston following the expiration of a Supreme Court order at midnight.
The order allows the KSAC to demolish the building failing any action from the developer after 35 days.
At a press conference Monday afternoon, Mayor of Kingston Desmond McKenzie said the council was forced to go to court against the developer of the property after four years of attempts to get them to comply with the building regulations.
"The courts ruled in favour of the KSAC and the owner of the property was advised that he has 35 days from the date of the order by the Supreme Court to demolish the buildings that were built illegally," said Mr. McKenzie.
He said the developer of the commercial complex will have to stand the cost of the demolition.
The KSAC's lawyer Rose Bennett said the council would collaborate with several agencies to carry out the demolition which will be done at night to minimise disruption to the public.
"The KSAC cannot do this alone, it will have to seek the assistance and give notice to several authorities like the National Water Commission and the Jamaica Public Service Company and the National Works Agency because this will have some sort of impact on traffic flow and pedestrian movement in the general vicinity of the property," said Ms. Bennett.
The KSAC will be cleared to move against the developers of premises at 14 Caledonia Avenue in Kingston following the expiration of a Supreme Court order at midnight.
The order allows the KSAC to demolish the building failing any action from the developer after 35 days.
At a press conference Monday afternoon, Mayor of Kingston Desmond McKenzie said the council was forced to go to court against the developer of the property after four years of attempts to get them to comply with the building regulations.
"The courts ruled in favour of the KSAC and the owner of the property was advised that he has 35 days from the date of the order by the Supreme Court to demolish the buildings that were built illegally," said Mr. McKenzie.
He said the developer of the commercial complex will have to stand the cost of the demolition.
The KSAC's lawyer Rose Bennett said the council would collaborate with several agencies to carry out the demolition which will be done at night to minimise disruption to the public.
"The KSAC cannot do this alone, it will have to seek the assistance and give notice to several authorities like the National Water Commission and the Jamaica Public Service Company and the National Works Agency because this will have some sort of impact on traffic flow and pedestrian movement in the general vicinity of the property," said Ms. Bennett.
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