Residents of Lima Sideline Dam are calling on the Region Two Administration (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to make the rehabilitation of their access road a priority in 2017. They explained that their standard of living has declined due to lack of adequate infrastructure and poor drainage in the area.
Jasmattie Kissonlall points to the condition of the main entrance into the village
The access road is covered with weeds and the bridge to the area is on the verge of collapse.
During interviews conducted recently, residents explained that drainage canals are clogged with overgrown bushes, which causes the entire area to become flooded whenever it rains. Several reports were made to the Anna Regina Town Council, which has sole responsibility for drainage in the area, but according to the disgruntled inhabitants, their complaints always fall on deaf ears.
One resident said he wanted to purchase a vehicle for the new year but could not, due to the condition of the road. The road is almost impassable to vehicular traffic and whenever purchases are made, residents would have to manually transport the items.
An elder, Jasmattie Kissonlall, said that on numerous occasions, she cleaned the clogged up trenches. Residents living in the area are calling for the Administration to urgently address the situation.
