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PIOJ Growth-Inducement Strategy - Planning Institute of Jamaica

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Table F.1.Priority Areas for Comprehensive Enhancement <strong>of</strong> the Built Environment<br />

Area Type <strong>of</strong> intervention Impact Implication Sector<br />

Impacted<br />

Infrastructure<br />

Retr<strong>of</strong>itting/refurbishing <strong>of</strong> bridges<br />

Construction <strong>of</strong> new bridges<br />

New works to include new standards to<br />

adapt to climate change<br />

Employment creation<br />

Upgraded stock <strong>of</strong><br />

assets<br />

Improved safety<br />

Improved Community<br />

access (especially in<br />

rural farm<br />

communities)<br />

Labour intensive<br />

Foster livelihood<br />

Improved business<br />

continuity during<br />

hazard events<br />

Opportunity for PPP<br />

Construction<br />

Transport and<br />

Communication<br />

Agriculture<br />

Timeline<br />

Short – long<br />

term<br />

Refurbishing/repairs/expansion/<br />

maintenance <strong>of</strong> roads<br />

Refurbishing/repairs/expansion <strong>of</strong> gullies<br />

and drains<br />

River training<br />

Gabion baskets<br />

Sea Defence<br />

Construction and retr<strong>of</strong>itting <strong>of</strong> seawalls<br />

and construction <strong>of</strong> rip raps and groynes<br />

Improved market<br />

access<br />

As above+ improved<br />

travel time<br />

As above + reduced<br />

flooding<br />

Lessened downstream<br />

flooding<br />

Reduced losses in life<br />

and property<br />

Reduced time and<br />

cost <strong>of</strong> recovery<br />

Reduced run-<strong>of</strong>f and<br />

scouring <strong>of</strong> roads<br />

Reduced damage to<br />

bridges<br />

Protection <strong>of</strong><br />

livelihoods<br />

Better protected<br />

coastal assets<br />

including sea and air<br />

ports, and roads<br />

Employment creation<br />

As above As above Short – long<br />

term<br />

As above As above Short – long<br />

term<br />

Short – long<br />

term<br />

Medium-long<br />

Environmental<br />

Ecosystems preservation<br />

(e.g. Mangrove restoration, reef<br />

conservation)<br />

Watershed rehabilitation<br />

Check dams<br />

Protected coastal<br />

assets – ports (sea<br />

and air),<br />

roads, hotels<br />

Reduced flooding<br />

Reduced debris flow<br />

Marine habitat<br />

protected<br />

Protective services<br />

restored and<br />

enhanced<br />

Environment –related<br />

livelihood<br />

Tourism<br />

Agriculture<br />

Transport<br />

Fisheries<br />

Commerce<br />

Shortmedium<br />

Wildlife habitat<br />

restored<br />

Expanded water<br />

resources; improved<br />

water quality<br />

Food availability<br />

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