Chief River and Sea Defence Officer Geoffrey Vaughn revealed last night that a sea defence breach in the Canje Creek, caused by unusual spring tides, and which had resulted in flooding in Tucber, Nurseville and Winkel in New Amsterdam, has been sealed andDavid `Shakes’ Christopher the water has receded.
According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release, Minister of Transport and Hydraulics Robeson Benn had reported that 20 feet of works in the vicinity of the breached area was completed yesterday morning, with a further 34 feet remaining. Benn added that further re-supply works will be completed to the dam