New Amsterdam Town Council undertaking major upgrade of streets

Jan 27, 2019 News

The New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council has undertaken major Infrastructural works in streets within the township, at a cost of millions of dollars.
Media Supervisor Charles Johnson disclosed that the infrastructural projects currently undertaken by the Municipality are 85 percent complete.
According to Johnson, a contract was signed between the New Amsterdam M&TC and the Errol. W. Angel Construction Service, to rehabilitate streets in the township. The works include Lot 38 Stanleytown, and Middle Street in the Mayor and Town Council’s Housing Scheme.
The upgrades at 38 Stanleytown is expected to be completed by February 21 while the one in the Housing scheme should be completed by February 23.
He added that projects at both locations are in their final phase.

Last phase of works being conducted by members of the Errol. W. Angel Construction Service, at Middle Street, M&TC Housing Scheme

“The works are being done simultaneously and we want long-lasting results. The first phase saw foundation works being done. It was dug to about 18 inches and was filled with reef and white sand and crusher-run.
Asphaltic surfaces are to be added. After that commuters will be in for a smooth ride. Residents accessing these streets daily are excited and anticipate the date for the finishing touches.
One resident stated, “I am very grateful because drivers will no longer be able to say they are not coming in ‘that crack’, especially when I have heavy things to juggle. The Town Council is working; the Mayor is working and all we have to do is upkeep the roads.”
Another resident, Jason Chisholm, of the M&TC Housing Scheme, said the new path “will be of great benefit to me and my family because I will not have to walk in huge holes full of mud anymore… I can also call the taxi and they will come right to my door.”
Town Clerk Sharon Alexander stated that the municipality will continue to work for the citizens of the town. Alexander said these projects are just the beginning of the numerous improvements ahead.
Additionally, Lot 39 Stanleytown was rehabilitated while Lot 50 Stanleytown is currently being done. Both locations received road upgrades, compliments of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.

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