Residents of Buxton yesterday peppered a high-level government delegation, led by Prime Minister Mark Phillips, with a flurry complaints on deplorable streets, the need for a farm-to-market road and drainage issues.
At the conclusion of the lengthy session at the Buxton Community Centre, assurances were given by the governmental delegation that their concerns would be addressed.
Throughout the engagement, the Buxton residents highlighted the deplorable condition of their streets and the plight their village farmers face. According to residents, the cross-streets have been deteriorating for years, and despite recommendations to have them repaired, this is yet to be done. Region Four Councillor, Evelyn Estwick, declared that her proposal to rehabilitate several streets in the village was rejected and not included in the 2022 budget. The regional councillor pointed out that she had made several recommendations for seven roads in Buxton to be rehabilitated under the 2022 regional budget allocation.
