Thursday, January 26, 2012

PM and ministers meet to discuss challenges affecting south highway project

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar met in Debe Wednesday night key ministers involved in the construction of the highway from Golconda to Point Fortin to discuss out several challenges facing the $7.5 billion project.

The meeting at the Oropouche East constituency office of Dr Roodal Moonilal involved Moonilal, Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jack Warner, Minister in the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure Stacy Roopnarine, Minister of Local Government Chandresh Sharma and Minister of Food Production Vasant Bharath.

"We need to get on with the planning and implementation of this project, but we also have to respect the residents' opinions. We are meeting with the key ministers involved to plan a way forward," she told reporters.

Warner said among residents have complained about the level of vibration from the construction work being done on the site. 


"Some residents complained about the vibration and asked to be relocated. They are giving the price and value of their home, so we have to discuss this and ensure that everyone is happy," he said.

Warner met residents earlier this month to address their concerns. He assured them that money is available to complete the project and promised them that they would get land and money, including compensation for their inconvenience of being relocated.

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