Work restarts on Mosquito Hall sea defences, major reconstruction planned

Sandbags being used to keep out the water after the seawall breach at Mosquito Hall, Mahaica. (APNU photo)

Rehabilitation works restarted yesterday on the badly-deteriorated seawall and dam at Mosquito Hall, East Coast Demerara but Works Ministry officials said they were just a temporary fix and that major reconstruction is planned.

Kevin Samad, Chief Sea and River Defence Officer, said that works recommenced after being interrupted due to poor weather conditions over the past few weeks.

He said that major reconstruction works have been scheduled for the area during the 2014 Capital Programme for certain critical areas. He added that designs are