The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is still awaiting a response from John Fernandes Limited on a quotation for the damage done to the Municipal Abattoir.
At a statutory meeting held yesterday, the council discussed the need to get the abattoir back up and functioning.
The abattoir, located at Water Street, sustained significant damage after the boom of a crane belonging to John Fernandes Limited fell on the structure.
Mayor Ubraj Narine subsequently told Stabroek News that the council has met with John Fernandes Limited several times and is currently awaiting a response from the company, which it expects to have very soon. “It need to be up and running, because it is too long now,” he shared.
At the statutory meeting, Acting Town Clerk Sherry Jerrick reiterated that the council has implemented strict measures to ensure that meat entering the marketplace is safe for human consumption.
While the possible relocation of the abattoir was mentioned, it was noted that this would require finding a location and more time. As a result, effecting repairs was seen as the more practical approach.
Meanwhile, the meeting also noted that the City Constabulary will be celebrating its 183rd anniversary on July 17th, 2020.
However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no activities.
Mayor Narine said the department will be acknowledged and the team embraced, along with words of appreciation offered.
