PARISH COUNCIL GETS TITLE TO DRAX HALL FOOTBALL FACILITY

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There are big plans to develop St Ann’s premier football facility into a multi-sporting venue, including three world-standard tennis courts by Tennis Jamaica.

Andrew Salm of AMBS Development and a member of the Salm family which owned the property, in handing over the title to Mayor Desmond Gilmore in the council’s office, called for the community to support the council in its drive to develop sporting facilities at Drax Hall.

The 32 acres that were under the control of the council, and which the title covers, already contain the parish’s top football field, a practice football field and a cricket field.

Salm said he was pleased to be able to hand over the title, 25 years after discussions were initiated between his grandfather and former secretary/manager at the council, Cynthia Graham, and former member of parliament Manley Bowen.

“I guess maybe 25 years ago there was a plan to develop sport in St Ann, which Ms Graham, Mr Bowen and my grandfather were part of. We’re pleased that we can now hand over the title to the council,” Salm stated.

“I know they’ve been hampered in their progress of developing sport because of the delay in handing over the title.”

Salm was also pleased with the move by Tennis Jamaica.

“I’m excited that the council was working with (Tennis Jamaica), who I understand have the financing to be able to push tennis once again in St Ann. I’m hoping that the local community will be able to get behind the council and support any other development they have for any other sport so the dream can be realised.”