Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Renovation of the 106-year-old Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston, now under way, is slated for completion in 2019.
Chairman of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), which is jointly spearheading the project with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Mayor Delroy Williams made the announcement during the recent launch of the Alpha Mercy Historical Centre project, located on the Alpha Campus at 26 South Camp Road, Kingston.
Williams indicated that the work, which is about 80 per cent complete, is expected to be concluded in September 2019.
He said that work carried out on the theatre, to date, includes the installation of waterproof membrane on the roof; the fitting of countertops and basins in one restroom and four changing rooms; installation of drywall ceiling and sanitary fixtures; and wall repairs.
“I believe we will all be proud of the building [when] we have done the renovations,” Williams remarked.
He contended that the historic building, which is a prominent feature in the downtown Kingston redevelopment plan, is a potential tourist attraction that can aid in transforming the nation’s capital into a “destination city” for visitors.
The Ward Theatre was presented as a gift to the city in 1912 by then Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, Colonel Charles Ward. The site it occupies in downtown Kingston has been in continuous use as a theatre since the 1770s.Sponsored Links3 Ways Your Dog Asks For HelpDr. MartyMen’s Cincinnati Bengals New Era Black Custom On-Field 59FIFTY Structured Fitted Hat$44.99 – nflshop.com
Meanwhile, Williams advised that the KSAMC is partnering with the Jamaica National Heritage Trust to restore the clock tower and war memorial in Cross Roads, St Andrew.
He said the KSAMC is seeking funding for the undertaking, which will include renovating the edifice’s exterior and installing paving stones on the area around the tower.
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