Sand mining to be better managed, monitored – Persaud

Minister of Natural Resources Robert Persaud yesterday announced that beginning this year, sand mining, particularly along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway area will be properly managed and monitored.

Speaking at a review on the future of sand mining with several stakeholders and sand pit operators at the Conference Room of the Splashmin’s Fun Park yesterday, Persaud noted that there has been a proliferation of sand mining activities in the area (Linden-Soesdyke High-way) but this