Further flood measures, urban renewal in Infrastructure Ministry’s plans

Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson (centre) flanked by other stakeholders at the media briefing.

While measures to alleviate the flooding in Georgetown continue, there are plans to extend this to an urban renewal programme as well as address flood problems in other parts of the country.

In an update to the media, Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson confirmed that the cleaning of the Cummings Street and Downer Canal is finished, and the Caneville Avenue Canal going east is expected to be completed by early this week.

Flanked by Work Services Group Head Geoffrey Vaughn, Technical Advisor Walter Willis, the CEO