Falmouth mayor vows action to remove squatter from land designated for Cave Island sewage plant

Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager says the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, with the support of relevant government agencies, will move to remove an individual who has illegally occupied land earmarked for the construction of a sewage treatment plant to serve the Cave Island Settlement in Hague.

Speaking at the municipality's monthly meeting on Thursday, Gager expressed concern over the continued occupation of the land despite efforts to reclaim it.

"The lot of land has been designated for a sewage plant. Despite notices being served against the illegal building on the land, this person has ignored the municipality and is in the process of constructing a concrete building," Gager said.

He disclosed that the municipality's technical team is working with relevant government agencies, including the police, to enforce a cease-and-desist order against the illegal construction.

Gager warned that if necessary, the municipality would pursue legal action to reclaim the property.

"If necessary, we will go to court to return the lot to its designated purpose. The residents of Cave Island were promised a sewage plant, and they are going to get it," he said.

- Leon Jackson

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