Surajnauth Ramlochan, Chairman of the Wakenaam NDC says that the grass on the island’s airstrip and its shoulders helps to prevent erosion.
During a trip to the island last Thursday it was noted that weeds had overtaken a portion of the airstrip’s runway as well as the area on either side. When Stabroek News contacted Works Minister Robeson Benn about these observations he indicated that the island’s Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) was responsible for the maintenance of the $54.4 million government-built airstrip.
Ramlochan yesterday said that the NDC has been caring for the airstrip, sharing that
