President Irfaan Ali yesterday commissioned a new $45m pump in Tucberg Park, New Amsterdam, which is expected to significantly improve drain-age within the area which often floods during heavy rainfall.
Further, after walking through the township of New Amsterdam, Ali announced that a new pump will also be placed at Pitt Street which is also easily flooded.
Ali at the commissioning held yesterday afternoon reminded those gathered of the importance of having a town council that is willing to work with the central government. He said, “With the right town council ready to work with central government we are going to invest in a massive overhaul in the internal drainage system of the township.”