Residents of the Long Look Community of Tortola in the Seventh District, saw a number of bulk waste and derelict vehicles cleared from the area. Photo: Facebook

The exercise was spearheaded by Seventh District Representative, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who said that some of the bulk material has been sitting in the community since Hurricane Irma of 2017. Photo: Team of Reporters

Hon Natalio D. Wheatley said the exercise was made possible through volunteers, the Department of Public Works and a local construction company, Autland Heavy Equipment Co. Limited who provided their equipment and services for free. Photo: Team of Reporters

The exercise was spearheaded by Seventh District Representative and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who said some of the bulk material has been sitting in the community since Hurricane Irma of 2017, including debris and rubble from homes destroyed by the storms.

He said the exercise was made possible through volunteers, the Department of Public Works and a local construction company, Autland Heavy Equipment Co. Limited, who provided their equipment and services for free.

The Minister thanked all who came out to volunteer and also commended Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) for the part he played in allowing the volunteers use of the Backhoe from his ministry.

Residents in other areas of the District will be notified of the dates for future clean up exercises, “bring out your bulky waste, and we will dispose of it. Let's prepare for the hurricane season,” Hon Wheatley said.