The entrenched paradise of Blue Lagoon in Portland is set to reopen come June 1 and will not attract an entry fee.
According to Director of public education, public relations, and communication at the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) Lorna Bailey, last Thursday.
Only non-motorised and minimal commercial activity will be allowed during the opening hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and the volume of users will be monitored, as they are looking into allowing a maximum of 45 persons within the space at any given time.
She added that restrooms and changing rooms will be available, but no food and drinks will be allowed on property.
Ms. Bailey added that the they are “looking to have a rotation on the hour, every hour, as we cannot allow for too many persons to be in the space. The space has to be controlled”
At the same time she explained that:
- Persons entering the water to swim will be required to wear a life jacket
- Persons have the option of taking their own life jacket or renting a life jacket at a cost from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust.
- And, persons with kayaks and other non-motorised equipment will be allowed to use the space and will also be required to wear a life jacket
The JNHT says the public will access Blue Lagoon via the Blue Hole Road and through private properties which is still being discussed however, the final details of those negotiations are being finalized.
More details to come
