Residents fear threat of leaning pole at Wismar Housing Scheme

Residents of Wismar Housing Scheme, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) are concerned about a pole which has been leaning on an electrical wire along the roadway in the area, which they consider a serious threat. The pole,

which is situated in close proximity to the Wismar Hill Nursery and Primary schools, has been in the same position for several weeks now, residents fear the danger it poses to the school children. They are calling on the relevant authorities to look into the situation and to have it rectified before the situation worsens. A resident in the area pointed out that the pole, which is leaned over the centre of the roadway, appears to be falling closer to the ground as time progresses.
“This pole been like this for weeks now and like nobody ain’t care. It’s like they’re waiting for something to happen before they can fix it. School children passing here daily to go to school and yet still,” the resident pointed out.
Residents and school children traverse the area constantly on a daily basis, given it is one of the main thoroughfares. It is unclear if the pole is the property of the electricity or telephone company; however, concerned residents are calling for urgent attention to be paid to the situation as soon as possible.