The Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, says preparatory work has started on the construction of the second Maggotty Hydroelectric Power Plant.
The plant is expected to add six megawatts to the national grid upon completion in November next year.
A statement from the power company says 30 jobs have so far been created with this number expected to increase as the project continues.
JPS has committed US$33 million to the building of the new plant