assessment of the socio-economic and environmental impact

The preliminary estimate of the damage caused by Hurricane Dean is $17.2 million (Table 3.12).
Approximately 50 per cent of the sum is required immediately in order to return a reasonable
level of service.
Table 3.12: Estimated Recovery Cost ($ million) Resulting from Hurricane Dean
Head
Office
St.
Thomas
Source: National Irrigation Commission (NIC)
St.
Catherine
St.
Elizabeth Trelawny TOTAL
Clarendon
Irrigation
Work 0.15 2.2 1.8 0.25 0.15 4.55
Drainage
Structure 0.3 0.4 2.8 3.50
Access
Roads 0.1 1.2 1.1 1.6 4.00
Pumps and
Electrical
Equipment
0.1 1.5 1.8 0.3 0.15 3.85
Offices and 0.25 0 0.6 0.15 0.3 1.30
other
Buildings
TOTAL 0.25 0.35 5.8 5.25 5.25 0.30 17.30
11. Mining
The bauxite and alumina sector was directly and indirectly affected by Hurricane Dean. A
Preliminary estimate of losses for the industry as a whole is set at a minimum of approximately
US$29 million. In terms of the direct impact, the JAMALCO refinery sustained severe damage
to its port at Rocky Point. Due to the damage the plant will be unable to export from that port
until repairs are carried out. The port will require significant repairs and temporary logistical
support for shipping alumina while repair work is being undertaken. This work includes
preparing storage for alumina which is currently limiting production to 50.0 percent of capacity,
with full operation anticipated by early November. Taking into consideration insurance
coverage, the total Jamalco impact from the hurricane – including lost production, business
interruption and repairs is estimated to be US$10.0 million after-tax.
The WINDALCO refinery sustained damage to a turbine at the Ewarton Plant. In terms of
indirect impact, all refineries and the St. Ann Bauxite Company lost production time due to the
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