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UPDATE: Fallen tower removed from Chalwell Estate road

The now cleared road in Chalwell Estate on Tortola. A tower reportedly belonging to CCT was on the road since being felled by Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017. Photo: Team of Reporters
The telecommunications tower across the road at Chalwell Estate. Photo: Team of Reporters
The telecommunications tower across the road at Chalwell Estate. Photo: Team of Reporters
The fallen tower is blocking vehicular access to a residential area in Chalwell Estate. At least five homes are affected. Photo: Team of Reporters
The fallen tower is blocking vehicular access to a residential area in Chalwell Estate. At least five homes are affected. Photo: Team of Reporters
CHALWELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Residents who were affected by a fallen tower on a road in Chalwell Estate, on the main island of Tortola, can now breathe a sigh of relief.

A day after this news site published a story, on October 18, 2017, about the inconvenience to residents due to the road being blocked by the huge tower, the road was cleared.

The tower reportedly belonged to CCT Global Communications and was felled by Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017.

Residents had complained to this news site that they were being prevented from taking their vehicles close to their apartments in the area.

See story published October 18, 2017

Residents appeal for removal of fallen CCT tower in Chalwell Estate

A tower reportedly belonging to CCT Global Communications at Chalwell Estate on Tortola was felled during the passage of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 and its presence still there is annoying residents who have been blocked from driving their vehicles to their apartments in the area.

One affected resident told this news site he has been approacing personnel from CCT for the tower to be cleared from the roadway to no avail.

"Don't care how much I call [CCT], no matter what I have been doing, nothing is happening, no body ain't studying me," a frustrated Mr Dion J. Anselm told this news site on October 17, 2017.

Mr Anselm said he decided to relate his story to this news site because he wants CCT to know that it is "a serious matter."

Some five homes have been affected by the fallen tower blocking the road.

"We have to be walking home most of the time, a whole long way," said Mr Anselm, adding that it is even more frustrating when it rains.

Meanwhile, efforts to reach the management of CCT were not successful up to time of publication.

16 Responses to “UPDATE: Fallen tower removed from Chalwell Estate road”

  • ... (18/10/2017, 08:33) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    smh
  • Jay (18/10/2017, 08:54) Like (27) Dislike (2) Reply
    Cct you guys are very inconsiderate. It has been well over a month since Irma passed and you guys still have not moved that tower. Shame on you
  • vex (18/10/2017, 10:34) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Maybe they can ask the NDP for help after all that is their government
    • upset (18/10/2017, 19:33) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      The district representative was called upon. He is part of the NDP government and nothing done.
  • Pissed (18/10/2017, 11:15) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    If a minister of Government was living down there, the antenna would have been removed overnight. Damn inconsiderate!
  • ... (19/10/2017, 08:05) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    That gang cares only a about their returns
  • bat cave (19/10/2017, 09:36) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    yes it hit the news so they will rush to move it now!
  • wow (19/10/2017, 17:41) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    So after one day in the news CCT finally cleared the road for the residents of Chalwell. Thank you Mr. Anselm. Sometimes you have to put people to shame for them to do what is right.
  • tretretrete (20/10/2017, 10:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    CCT IS WACK
  • zoe (22/10/2017, 13:23) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Thank god for vino as where there is no light democracy goes out
  • Caribbean Girl (22/10/2017, 13:46) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    They need to be publicly shamed to do the right thing?
  • Punko (22/10/2017, 18:14) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I'm waiting for mitch Turnbull couple years back I convinced my family and friends to vote for him he foul us I'm waiting on him trust me we have news for him
  • ? (23/10/2017, 11:53) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Are we going to address the fact that Virgin Islands News Online just said, 'felled'? No? Ok. Proceed.
    • Really? (24/10/2017, 23:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Consider doing your research before shaming yourself and those who liked your comment.
  • tretretrete (23/10/2017, 17:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This thing really had to reach VINO for CCT to do the right thing?? CCT IS WACK!!
  • wize up (24/10/2017, 20:05) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    just a question: is there a difference between NDP & CCT: was made to understand BVI Cable now belongs to CCT affiliates....but it is nice to know VI Landers owns thier piece of the pie.....


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