Road at Yambou is in urgent need of repair
Editor: This situation shown in the photograph above exists on the Yambou public road, leading from Mesopotamia through to the Windward highway at Peruvian Vale, specifically at an area locally called âTambranâ.{{more}}
This situation has been like this for more than 365 days. When it rains a lot, it is difficult for persons to walk along the road. Sometimes the water is more than 12 inches high.
There is a 200 ft precipice on the right of the photo, and it is a matter of time before this entire piece of road collapses. The water has no where to go other than creating pot holes and soaking downwards. When the soil becomes saturated, a major landslide could occur. Are we supposed to depend on evaporation to remove the water from this area?
A similar drainage problem existed on the road next to the New Grounds Primary School and it was fixed in a matter of days. This problem at Yambou, disgustingly, has become a way of life over the past year.
BRAGSA is headed by an eminently qualified Engineer, and
the Head of works is also a trained Engineer. I do not get the impression that BRAGSA has brought about a new way of dealing with road maintenance and rehabilitation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. There are obvious challenges relating to availability of funds, but the overall quality of work leaves a lot to be desired.
It amazes me that from a laymanâs perspective this seemingly elementary problem could be so highly complex and challenging for three qualified Engineers, including the Chief Engineer at the Ministry of Works and Transport.
It puzzles me!
GB
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