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Operations at Johnstown Relift Station in St Thomas suspended

Published:Friday | August 3, 2018 | 9:53 AM

National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that operations at its Johnstown Relift Station in St Thomas have been suspended due to a mechanical fault.

The company says it is currently conducting an assessment in order to commence the necessary repairs.

It estimates that regular water supply will be restored on or before Tuesday, August 7, 2018.   

The NWC says in the interim, water will be trucked to the impacted areas.

These include Lyssons, Prospect, Leith Hall, Blue Mahoe and Retreat.

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