THE Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has collaborated with the Ministry of Public Works, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) and other community stakeholders to commence an intensive Christmas clean-up around the capital city, Georgetown. According to Municipal Services Officer at the Local Government Ministry, Fabion Jerrick, this campaign will be held over a 10- day period, which commenced on December 11, 2013 with mobilisation and sensitisation activities.
He noted that the Local Government Ministry is tasked with administering the project, while the Public Works Ministry, with assistance from the City Hall, will be executing the bulk of the work.
The Local Government ministry will be responsible for cleaning of the following areas: Kitty/Campbellville, Cummings Lodge/Liliendaal, Agricola- Meadow Bank, River View – Laing Avenue – inclusive of Alexander Village, Sideline Dam, La Penitence and Lodge – Meadow Brook.
Jerrick also pointed out that the campaign will be tackling clogged internal drains, illegal dumping and slashing of over grown vegetation. Arrangements will be put in place for the disposal of waste collected.
All wards within Georgetown will benefit from this campaign, but emphasis will be placed on the La Penitence market, which is considered a major eye-sore after market day on Sundays, hence a lot of extra attention will be given to it.
There have also been numerous complaints from residents of Albouystown/East La Penitence area about the reckless disposal of waste by market vendors in that area.