City Councillor Alfred Mentore has engaged the Ministry of Public Infrastructure to help with drainage in Campbellville, Newtown and neighbouring areas.
Stabroek News understands that works are likely to kick off in a week’s time.
Mentore was elected at the local government elections in March to represent Constituency Four in Georgetown, which encompasses Lamaha Gardens, Newtown, Campbellville, Section K Campbellville and Bel Air Park. All of these areas are burdened by poor drainage, which often results in flooding after heavy rainfall. In Newtown, a visit was made to D’Andrade Street to assess the road.
Mentore told Stabroek News that he sought help from the Ministry since he believes it would be able to act faster than the city council. He said during his campaign for a seat on the city council he promised that he would address the drainage issues. He had promised to have clogged up and non-flowing drains cleared and better roads for his constituency.