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<p>The allure of downtown Montego Bay has dwindled in the last few years, and the town has been facing challenges from other areas that were recently developed.</p>
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<p>With the plethora of shops and other facilities, Fairview and Whitter Village have become attractive alternatives to the town and are now flooded with patrons on any given day.  </p>
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<p>However, it seems the town centre could be on the cusp of a resurgence with the proposed development of the Closed Harbour Beach or Dump Up Beach as it is popularly called by locals. </p>
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<p>Work has now started on the area that is expected to increase the appeal of the town for both locals and visitors. More than $500 million is expected to be spent over a two-year period on revamping the 16-acre property.</p>
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<p>When the work is complete, the waterfront lands are expected to be transformed into a world-class recreational space with amenities that the public will be able to access free of cost. In addition to the beach, the park will feature soft and hard landscaping, a jogging trail, an outdoor amphitheatre, multipurpose courts, a children’s play area, food kiosks, a boardwalk and other amenities. </p>
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