The excavators that are supposed to clear the vegetation and silt which has been preventing effective drainage in the Abary River in Region Five should be deployed within two weeks as the machines are currently being used to execute similar works in the Mahaicony River, according to Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha.
In a telephone interview, Mustapha yesterday explained that during the early stages of the flooding, the excavators were deployed to the mouth of the Abary River and engaged in cleaning activities. This the minister explained, aided the increased outflow of water from the river to the Atlantic.
However, he stated that a decision was taken to have the excavators relocated to the Mahaicony River to do clearing works since water levels were higher there. He noted that works there should wrap up soon and the two excavators will then return to the Abary River to clear the river.