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No. 19 residents flooded, pump collapses
Residents of East Coast Berbice, particularly those of Number 19 Village in are counting
These residents trying to salvage their combine from the flood waters.
their losses after the area has been hit by flood water for the past week as a result of the heavy rainfall that has swept the Coastal Plain recently and the non functioning pump was installed in the area.
Kaieteur News was recently in the area and was shown wide areas of flooding and clogged drains which contributed immensely to the flooding.
Residents are peeved that they were fooled by the government who promised that a new pump which would have alleviated flooding permanently from the area. One resident stated that the community was told that a new pump through the Surrendra order, would have been installed in the area.
They said that they were first given that assurance by former Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud. This was confirmed by current Minister Leslie Ramsammy. The resident said that Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy spoke in Parliament that a new pump would have been installed at Number 19.
The foundation work was done by Ameerally Construction Company to the tune of millions of dollars. They were surprised to see an old pump being installed in the area.
Residents stated that when they started to express some concerns about possible flooding in the area. They were told by NDIA Regional Engineer Mr. Sue not to worry. They were also reminded that according to the Ministry of Agriculture Weather forecast the place would be dry.
There was also evidence that some of the drains have not been dug or cleared for a long time which contributes to the flooding.
According to a resident, the pump has not worked since it was installed. The resident stated that
Flooded yards, pastures and clogged drains comprise the horror story of residents on the East Coast Berbice (NO.19) areas.
it was only on Friday around 14:00 hrs that a battery, hydraulic oil, starter and a mechanic were taken to the pump site to fix the pump.
They resident stated that the pump worked for a little while and stopped, leaving them to endure more hardship in the rising flood waters. Up to Sunday evening the situation was not improving.
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