Works Minister Jearlean John has committed to strengthening infrastructure, in the wake of site assessments in the Barataria/San Juan community.
Today, the Minister was led on a tour by MP Saddam Hosein, and Aranguez/Warner Village councillor Amit Sooknanan.
They visited:
• The Sadhu Trace and William Street Pump Houses, where the team examined the repair and installation of pumps and floodgates
• Chanka Trace, where ponding issues were observed and long-term drainage upgrades discussed
• Churchill Roosevelt Highway near Lifestyle Motors and Courts Megastore, where plans for desilting, culvert cleaning and watercourse expansion were discussed
• Boundary Road and the Eastern Main Road near Caribbean Glass, where road repairs and drain desilting are required
• Fourth Street, Barataria, where the team discussed the repair of a river wall and retaining wall
Following the site assessments, Mr Hosein delivered a presentation to the Minister, highlighting additional priority areas for intervention.
