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Ilegal power connections removed from Seawall Bandstand area -Ministry complains of vandalism of highway lights
Workers from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure removing illegal power connections at the Seawall Bandstand, Kingston.
Following a recent spate of vandalism, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) is calling on public-spirited citizens to play their part in reporting cases of destruction of property or illegal connections.
“MPI is also calling on vandals to desist from such acts since they ultimately inconvenience the citizenry by destroying much needed infrastructure,” the ministry said yesterday.
As recently as Friday, a team from the Ministry noticed an individual attempting to vandalise the power feeds which energize sections of the highway lights along the Rupert Craig Highway. “Unfortunately, this individual managed to escape and, upon closer inspection, it was evident that approximately 900 feet of the cable was already removed. Incidentally, the team had been in the vicinity to conduct repairs to vandalised power feeds associated with the traffic light system at the intersection of UG Road and the Railway Embankment.”
Similarly, vandalism of the highway lights, in the form of illegal connections to the Highway Lighting Distribution Network, in the vicinity of the Seawall Bandstand had led to the temporary disconnection of these lights.
“While the lights have been reconnected to ensure continued safety and convenience of the public, the vandalism of these lights has continued. It must be emphasised that vandalism severely compromises the integrity of these electrical systems and could ultimately eliminate the benefits of the infrastructure to the public,” the ministry explained.
Meanwhile, the ministry also disclosed that it removed illegal electrical connections to the Highway Lighting Distribution Network near the Seawall Bandstand, Kingston. The area is a popular hangout especially on weekends with several stalls receiving power.
According to the MPI, the wires were buried in the reserve lands south of the seawall.
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