TPDConnect TPDCONNECT OCTOBER 2018 | Page 12

STATEMENT FROM TPDCO NORMAN MANLEY BEACH PARK RESTROOM NEAR COMPLETION The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) remains committed to the development and improvement of the tourism product. Part of the organi- zation’s responsibility includes administering projects that are geared towards the upkeep of our resort areas. This is to ensure that they are aesthetically appealing and up to standard for use by both our visitors and locals. In light of recent concerns raised about the lack of main- tenance of the Norman Manley Beach Park in Negril, it is to be noted that TPDCo officially handed over the prop- erty to the Negril /Green Island Area Planning Authority (NGIALPA) since April 2017 and is therefore not responsi- ble for upgrading the beach. The organization has however committed to construct- ing a restroom to facilitate the reopening of the beach to the public, while ensuring that users of the beach have access to a restroom for sanitary convenience and a shower after utilizing the beach. The “Spruce Up project” which started in May 2018, saw its completion in September. TPDCo does not claim responsibility and management for the beach, and continues to implement the con- struction of a restroom, to enhance the beach experi- ence for all. The restroom also ensures that the beach is adhering to health standards as the organization strives to protect its people and Jamaica’s tourism product. The newly constructed restroom at Norman Manley Beach Park MOBAY POTLUCK