Latest update November 15th, 2024 1:00 AM
Scrap metal dealership frustrates residents
GPL reconnecting the electricity supply that was disrupted. The container can be seen touching the electrical wires.
The residents of Eccles have expressed their frustration at the operations of the scrap metal merchant who operates at 148 Cowpen Street, East Bank Demerara.
They say that the operation causes rat infestation; it creates a noise nuisance and hazardous dust particles and presents an unsightly surrounding.
According to a resident, the scrap metal business has been in existence for almost two years, and during this time the business has caused many utilities to be affected.
He explained that whenever the containers are brought with scrap metal the height of the containers causes electrical lines and phone lines in the area to be severed.
At the same time, the weight of the vehicle damages the pipelines that are located underground.
Yesterday at the scene of the scrap metal dealership, there were GPL officials reconnecting the electricity supply in the area.
According to one resident a Canter truck transporting scrap metal had slammed into the electricity post while unloading, causing the electrical wire to be severed.
However, when asked to speak to the owner, his worker said he was out.
Another resident said the area is a residential one and should not be used for commercial businesses, while the vibration given off by the vehicle in the area damages certain items in their houses.
“His containers are destroying everything,” one resident said.
It was also said that the scrap metal dealer ignored the Neighbourhood Democratic Council since they recommended that the place be shut down because of the hazards the business poses in the area.
This newspaper tried to contact the proprietor but failed.
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