Concerns Grow Over Effect on Schools’ Start as NWC Gives New Date for Restoration
BROWN’S TOWN, St Ann; Sept. 3, 2006 (Updated Sept 4, 2:00 p.m.)
Hundreds of households and businesses in Brown’s Town and surrounding communities in St Ann continue to be without water in their pipes as NWC struggles to repair a leaking main. Two principals have told the North Coast Times they fear the supplies will not return in time for the start of school Monday, September 7.
They had suggested Thursday that the repairs would be completed by 6 that evening, but in a release Friday, NWC said it expects water to be returned to the affected communities Friday, September 4, 2026, at 6 p.m..
Communities affected by the ongoing lockoff include: Brown’s Town, Huntley, Liberty Valley, Standfast, York Castle, Goshen and Minard Hill. Additional areas affected include: Orange Hill, Bennin, Top Road, Clarke Crescent, Wesley Crescent, St. Hilda’s Drive, Trysee.
The National Water Commission (NWC) says the lock-off is due to leaks in the 12-inch network in Minard.
In a release Thursday morning, the NWC said, “Repairs are currently underway, and water supply is expected to be restored by 6 p.m. today, September 3, 2026.”
For updates, customers may contact 888-225-5692, or visit @nwcjam on all social media platforms.
