Gov't inherited sewage problem - Hon. Vanterpool
Government signed a contract with Gene Hodge Backoe, Bulldozer & Trucking Co. Ltd., yesterday, May 20, 2014 which Hon Vanterpool said represents a further commitment by his Government to fix the Territory’s sewage problem.
The company submitted a proposal in the amount of $1.3M on July 30, 2013, for the Road Town Sewerage System Pipeline Replacement, and this bid was accepted over several others.
“As a Government we inherited the sewage problem that has plagued this Territory for many years,” Hon. Vanterpool stated, “but we are determined to make significant progress to remedy this problem of raw sewage running through the streets creating an unsanitary situation for residents and visitors.”
According to the Scope of Works, the contractor is required to install sewer pipelines, between the main pump station at the Road Town round-a-about, technically referred to as Manhole # JB-E2, to Nibbs Street at the Cut-lass Tower, also referred to as Manhole # MH-4D; and also to remedy any defects. This project is expected to be completed in approximately ten (10) weeks.
He added that other works on the Road Town Sewerage Project are expected to commence this Saturday and be completed within 3 weeks, through a series of petty contracts.
“We now, no longer, have raw sewage running on the main road next to the Immigration and Labour Department, as was the case before, and motorists and pedestrians can manoeuvre the area, in safety” the Works Minister said. “We now, no longer, have that foul smell in the area, which was unhealthy, and residents and visitors can now enjoy a more pleasant sojourn, in the capital City of Road Town.”
He added, “Obviously, this is because our Government moved swiftly, to repair the Road Town Pump Station, as a temporary fix, and took on some other remedial works.”
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he needs to explain the PAC and Auditor general reports before we listen to him...next time he need to put the joker A....er to give his speech