KSAMC wants to relocate parade bus park

Mayor of Kingston Senator Delroy Williams says a proposal to relocate the bus terminus at Parade in downtown Kingston is part of plans to facilitate the establishment of a recreational area.

Speaking with JIS News Williams indicated that the beautification of the area, which will be undertaken as part of the redevelopment of downtown Kingston, will complement the numerous historical buildings in the area.

“It will add value to the tourism product… and will also increase commerce and add value to the rich history in the space,” he said.

Williams said that possible areas for the relocation of the bus terminus include the transport facilities at Darling Street and Pechon Street.

He said the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation is now seeking funding for the project.

“I believe we can make that into one very good transport centre and make the parade a space for pedestrians,” Williams said.

He is also encouraging the Ministries of Transport and Mining and Tourism, “and all the agencies, non-governmental organisations and the church to come on board and push the idea of removing the buses from the space.”

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