Is there a Roads inspection Unit?

Jul 07, 2016 Letters

Dear Editor;
It’s an established and known fact that Governments and Ministers, upon being elected are servants of the populace and definitely not the other way around. While at some given juncture, they must be able to facilitate visitation (s) by concerned citizens and community groups, etc. In this regard reference is hereby made to the above caption as it relates to the publication of a letter in KN (21. 06. 16), “Implorations to save Mocha Arcadia”.
Editor, in lauding the concern being expressed by the letter writer, Ja’asriel Bishop, I must remonstrate, why did it take a resident’s penmanship to highlight the areas of neglect publicly, within Mocha-Arcadia. Isn’t there an NDC to address the concerns or a Village Council? With such bodies in place and functioning both efficiently and effectively, approaches can be made to the relevant Ministries/Agencies for assistance. But of all the issues mentioned, road repairs/rehabilitation would be of utmost priority since any construction/renovation thereafter must be assured of passable roads for materials.
However, editor on the subject of a Roads Inspection Unit of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, it must be said that indeed, if one does exist what are the roles and functions? How often do they meet? Is assessment, cost factor and duration a priority of their mandate? Then at what juncture is a report forwarded to the Minister for approval? Within 72 hours. Thereafter, how long will it take for remedial works to commence as a matter of priority? With this in mind can assessment be made of Henry Street; Hogg Street, Albouystown; Hunter Street; West Ruimveldt ; First and Cross Streets, Alexander Village; Bourda Street, Bourda, northern half to name a few.

Since the network of streets/roads form a major inter-connection at peak hours (albeit vehicular traffic diversion), then can they be constructed as a matter of priority? Moreover, in the specific cases of First and Cross Streets and the latter between Fourth Street and Mandela Avenue, whereby almost a distance of 100 yards is virtually impassable whenever it rains, while almost on a daily basis trucks from Banks DIH that funded the reconstruction of Independence Arch at Agricola, utilizes Cross Streets, in pursuit of sales. Is this ‘the gratitude” the beverage giants are receiving for their construction of $10,000,000? Least before I forget, the bridges over the Hunter Street, canal should be replaced with durable and long lasting concrete structures connecting 2nd, 3rd and 4th Streets Alexander Village, to Hunter Street. This is primarily due to the fact that pupils to and from West Ruimveldt Primary utilizes them twice daily, in addition to workers and other residents. Also the bridge, adjoining Sussex Street to Barr Street, Albouystown, which forms a major route for traffic diverting from the East Bank. In relation to Bourda Street, from Regent Street to North Road, this area continues to remain in a deplorable state. By the way, what of the Mayor & City Councillors’ Roads Repair Unit. Is it still operable with its outdated and antiquated equipment?
Lester Sealey.

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