Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has called for the Government of the day to pay more attention to secondary roads. Photo: Team of Reporters

Landslides have been occurring in areas of Hannah's Estate, making the need for the government to consider building retaining walls. Photo: Team of Reporters

Areas vulnerable to landslides in Hannah's Estate, Sea Cows Bay. There are times when it is in the public's interest for the government to build retaining walls on private property to help homeowners stop further deterioration before it reaches the public roads. Photo: Team of Reporters

Mr Willock noted that this is something both he and his Third District Committee had advocated for over the past three years, and this will bring relief to not only the residents of District Three, but all persons driving on the roads.

Sea Cows Bay Road Works ongoing

Currently, there is a Sea Cows Bay road project by E& K Trucking & Construction for the reconstruction of sidewalks, new slipper drains and curb walls and getting the road ready for asphalt. While the road is dug up, many utility companies are putting in their pipes.

The Third District resident, Mr Willock, however, asked that more attention be paid to secondary roads in District Three, because of the terrible erosion and hilly landscape. He noted that the government will have to get back into the business of building retaining walls to shore up the road, as it has become a safety matter. He further stated that there may be times when it is in the public's interest for the government to build retaining walls on private property to help homeowners stop further deterioration before it reaches the public roads.

Secondary Roads need attention  

Mr Willock, a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, noted the challenging conditions of many secondary roads, which make them hazardous to traverse, and the many landslides on both public and private property that require retaining walls.

Following the one-man UK Commission of Inquiry, the government no longer assists residents in building retaining walls. Mr Willock believes that the issue has to be looked at and dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

He said the ongoing work in District Three may be a huge inconvenience to motorists, but Mr Willock asked that they be patient and think of the long-term benefits of the works.