Enmore residents complain about clogged waterway, stench
residents of Beezie, Enmore, East Coast Demerara, are at their wits’ end with authorities in the village, as a waterway remains clogged with garbage and debris, creating an unbearable stench.
The waterway under a koker at the corner of what is popularly known as “Market Street” is jammed with dozens of empty plastic bottles, Styrofoam boxes, insecticide cans and plastic bags, among other hindrances to the free flow of water.
Coupled with that, the residents, who spoke on condition of anonymity, pointed out that the waterway, which drains into a larger canal, has become significantly smaller over the years.
The villagers claim that this is the direct result of the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) workers
An eyesore! This is what greets persons at the head of the road leading to ‘Market Street’ in Enmore
leaving debris removed from the waterway on the road shoulder whenever they clean.
One resident said he has made several complaints to the NDC office, but no effort has been made to remedy the situation, which has been affecting them for weeks. He stated that the Overseer has also been informed of the pile-up at the mouth of the koker.
With the water now stagnant, the surrounding area has developed an unbearable stench, and the canal is now a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The residents warned that it was now only a matter of time before persons became seriously ill.
Efforts to contact the NDC office on Wednesday proved futile.
