New work to salvage Kumaka waterfront starts

A dragline sits on a section of the waterfront at Kumaka in Region One where new revetment works are being undertaken to keep out the Aruka River.

New work aimed at salvaging the eroding waterfront at Kumaka in the Mabaruma Sub-Region has started but residents said “too late, too late may be the cry” as the area has been sinking continuously.

Reports are that work started one week ago, but there was some difficulty being experienced in carrying out the project.

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