1 Engineer Regiment (JDF)
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Annual Administrative Inspection

1 Engineer Regiment (JDF) had its Annual Administrative Inspection on Wednesday 10 Oct 2001.   The Chief of Staff and his inspecting team  inspected 2 Field Squadron, 3 Construction Squadron, 4 Support Squadron, 5 Maintenance Squadron and 6 Power Plant Troop.

 

Whilst proceeding through 2 Field Squadron the inspecting team was given a demonstration on the metal detectors used by the JDF.  In particular, the demonstration highlighted the performance characteristics and limitations of this piece of equipment.

A major highlight of the day occurred during the Chief of Staff’s address to the Regiment.  After commending the  Regiment for a good inspection the Chief of Staff presented the Regiment with its new Unit Flash which had recently been approved.  The Unit Flash is a badge worn on the left shoulder which enables soldiers of various units to be identified. 

The Engineers Diary

The aim of this page is to give a timely synopsis of the major operations , projects and other activities and duties which 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF) is involved in and to highlight upcoming activities.

Maxfield Park Childrens’ Home

The Childrens’ Home has for too many years suffered from undesirable persons using   holes in their perimeter wall to gain access to the compound.    They have sought the assistance of the JDF in undertaking the following:

• repairing holes in the perimeter wall.
• raising the height of existing concrete walls.
• erecting a wall in one area of the perimeter.
• repairing holes in perimeter fence (some areas).
• replacing chain link fence with concrete wall (some areas)

Relocation 2000

The Government of Jamaica has decided to relocate persons in three "squatter" communities:  Mona, St. Andrew, Seville, St Ann and Railway Gardens, Montego Bay, St James.   The executing agency is the National Housing Trust (NHT).   The work involves the construction of houses to relocate the squatters and the demolition of their present, unsightly and unhealthy residences.

The JDF has been approached to assist with supervision and in undertaking some aspects of the trade work.

Lift Up Jamaica Project

This project was announced by the Prime Minister earlier this year as a means of providing employment across the island for mainly young unemployed persons. It is expected to cost 2.4 billion dollars and last for approximately 18 months. The executing agency is the Urban Development Corporation.

The projects which may be undertaken in this programme are many and varied. They include; sidewalk construction, minor road repairs and maintenance, repairs to schools and playfields, repairs to markets, river training among many others. 1 Engr Regt is involved in the quality control, monitoring and certifying of the work on some of the projects.

Photographs from the ‘Lift Up Jamaica’ Project

The executing agency is the Ports Authority of Jamaica. They are also the clients.   The project is slated for completion in September 2002. The JDF is involved in assisting the Resident Engineer with the Management of the project on behalf of the clients.

Newcastle KRC Project

This project consists of renovations to certain buildings at the Newcastle Training Depot which were damaged by Hurricane Gilbert.

Metcalf Street Command Post (Old Remand Centre)

This project consists of renovations to the buildings at the old Remand Centre site in order to make them suitable for the accommodation and deployment of troops.


Assistance – Ex Corporal Lammie

Assistance is being provided to this former member of the JDF, (who was paralyzed from the neck down after a car accident) to build additional living space at his home in Portmore, St. Catherine.