Already discomforted at the idea of a waste treatment plant in their community, residents of Coverden, East Bank Demerara are dismayed that the operator of the agreement has been changed to a company whose expertise they are unsure of and have been protesting and raising concerns. To this end, a community meeting is set for the end of the month and residents also intend to seek legal advice.
This is despite assurances from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the new operator of the $214 million waste treatment plant, Professional Waste Solutions Incorporated (PWSI), has implemented improvements in processes and technology, aligning with the latest environmental best practices.