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VG residents raised concerns about Laundry runoffs

The laundry pipes are believed to run from the laundry down the North Road to St Thomas Bay. Photo: Team of Reporters
Runoff from laundry affecting the Lee Road. Photo: Team of Reporters
Runoff from laundry affecting the Lee Road. Photo: Team of Reporters
Political candidate and aspirant Julian Willock has argued that the sister islands have long been ignored and has called for a Town Council system starting first with Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO/File
Political candidate and aspirant Julian Willock has argued that the sister islands have long been ignored and has called for a Town Council system starting first with Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO/File
NORTH ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI - Many residents have raised concerns about a long-standing situation where water and chemicals from a nearby laundry have been running into the sea and most often some on the Lee Road in Valley, Virgin Gorda.

The issue is not new and has been going on for many years according to one resident who did not want to be quoted. It is our newsroom’s understanding that there is now a restaurant in the area that is affected and they have written to the relevant authorities over the years, however, no action has been forthcoming.

Laundry runoff damage environment?

The laundry that is reportedly responsible for the runoff that ends up most often at sea and on the Lee Road has allegedly caused damage to the sea life and reef, however, no one could be reached from the Conservation and Fisheries Department to confirm these reports.

The pipes are believed to run from the laundry down the North Road to St Thomas Bay or what is also known as “Town Bay” by Virgin Gordians.

There appears to be a broken pipe at the junction of North and Lee Road that allows the laundry water runoffs to now be on Lee Road.

Julian Willock, solutions matters

Many residents of Virgin Gorda and Anegada continue to complain that their social and environmental needs continue to be placed on the back burner by both governments.

Political candidate and aspirant Julian Willock who is vying for an At-Large seat in the 2019 general elections has argued that the sister islands have long been ignored. Mr Willock has called for a Town Council system starting first with Virgin Gorda, among many solutions proposed.

8 Responses to “VG residents raised concerns about Laundry runoffs”

  • ... (19/05/2018, 16:18) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Whats new here?
  • concerned citizen (19/05/2018, 16:22) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you VG Residents, thank you Mr. Willock. It’s about time we confront all these issues facing us before we completely destroy what’s lefted of our ecology and healthcare of ourselves within.
  • D Reporter (19/05/2018, 18:20) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    This issue been around for years, Ralph O'Neal personally authorize this crazy mess
    and then appoint the owner to Town and Country Planning Board.
    Not only has it been reported to authorities for years. It is the main problem on Lee Road today.

    Go to virgin gorda and see for yourself.
    • VG Resident (20/05/2018, 00:04) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      This is the spin off of CRONYISM
      Some doin well while the Country goin to Hell
      Dem saving d $$ for dem new plate Oooiiii
  • VG (19/05/2018, 22:48) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    I voting for the esteem he has ideas
  • Nobody cares (20/05/2018, 13:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    If people cared they would live in squalor and pollution in what should be their paradise. This place needs to be shut down immediately until remediated.
  • US (20/05/2018, 16:24) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Such a beautiful Island. It is a shame that everything seems to be swept under a carpet until S#!t blow up in faces.
  • tretretrete (20/05/2018, 16:31) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    That pipe there running water from that laudery now for
    15-20yrs now maybe more


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