Weeks after the boom of a crane belonging to John Fernandes Limited, crash-ed into a section of the Georgetown Municipal Abattoir, the city council and the company have yet to meet on a way forward.
Just over two weeks ago, the municipal abattoir sustained significant damage after the boom of a crane collapsed onto the structure located on Water Street. At the time of the incident the boom was seen stuck in the building as most of the damage could be seen to the roof and southern section of the building.
Georgetown Mayor, Ubraj Narine, last week told the council’s statutory meeting that they expected to meet with the company before the end of that week, however, the council and the company have not yet met. Narine at that time stated that the council would have been submitting estimates in hopes that the company facilitates repairs to the structure.
Town Clerk, Sherry Jerrick, told Stabroek News on Wednesday that so far some operations at the abattoir, including slaughtering had to be terminated as a result of the damage sustained. How-ever, they are still able to conduct inspections and provide certifications. Jerrick also disclosed that the meeting with John Fernandes Limited is yet to take place as the council is still awaiting estimates and other documents so as to provide accurate information to the company as they look for a way forward.
When Stabroek News visited the location on Wednesday, the gates were all locked and the gaping hole in the roof and southern section of the building remained uncovered. Attempts made to contact officials from John Fernandes Limited to ascertain the cause of the accident proved futile.
