Shelly-Ann Thompson, Freelance Writer

Under the guidance of officers from the Jamaica Defence Force, residents of greater Allman Town and Kingston Gardens have joined hands and tools together in beautifying their walkway.

The clean-up project which started last Wednesday, has provided work for some of the residents to beautify the walkway for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

It's a part of the Lift Up Jamaica programme which will remove zinc fences, derelict walls and overgrown trees along the promenade that will be known as the 'Park and Walk' route to nearby Sabina Park during World Cup.

On Friday, when The Gleaner team visited the community, work was progressing along North and West Avenue in Kingston Gardens.

Workmen were out with shovels, wheel burrows and hoes clearing the roadway and cleaning the pavement.

Camilla Johnson, who has lived in the community for 26 years, says the beautification work is a wonderful idea.

zinc fence

"The zinc fence no really look good," said Miss Johnson.

"The Government really a do something good for the commu-nity. Wouldn't mind if two more World Cup could come," she added.

The workers on the programme are being paid approximately $700 daily, while the JDF officers, some of whom are engineers, provide technical support.

"But even if it was free I would do it as it will let our community look good," said Miss Johnson.

Simone Gordon, community representative, said that the project had commenced on Wednesday.

"The residents are really pleased with the project...other persons in the community wanted the road work to also extend onto their streets," she said.

The clean-up project which will extend to National Heroes Circle is expected to be completed at the end of February.