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<p>The National Water Commission (NWC) will be undertaking extensive pipe replacements and leak repairs in Norwood, St. James.</p>
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<p>Deputy Chairman, Steven Fong-Yee, says this forms part of the NWC’s Norwood Water Supply Improvement Project, now underway.</p>
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<p>He was addressing the commissioning ceremony for Section H of the project, on Friday (August 23).</p>
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<p>The segment was commissioned into service by National Security Minister and Member of Parliament for North Western St. James, where Norwood is located, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.</p>
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<p>Mr. Fong-Yee said pipe replacements and leaks repairs to be completed under the project’s first phase, will extend coverage to residents in Norwood Gardens.</p>
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<p>Additionally, he said a 50,000 gallon tank, which has already been constructed in the area, will aid in supplying water to the community after the project’s completion.</p>
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<p>The Deputy Chairman said the Norwood Section H water project forms part of the NWC’s strategic imperative to extend access to the amenity and improve the entity’s infrastructure, “not just here, in St. James, but across the island”.</p>
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<p>He emphasized that the NWC remains committed to improving its response to clients and service delivery, despite varying challenges impacting the entity’s systems.</p>
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<p>“I reaffirm the commitment of the management and staff to [ensuring] the successful completion of this project,” Mr. Fong-Yee stated.</p>
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<p>For his part, Dr. Chang lauded the NWC on the project’s implementation, describing it as a “major development” for Norwood.</p>
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<p>He said the project’s rollout is welcome, in light of numerous challenges encountered in getting it off the ground.</p>
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<p>Dr. Chang also committed to assisting the NWC in securing additional funding in order to fast-track the project’s completion.</p>
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