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May 28, 2013 News
The fishermen operating at the Meadow Bank Wharf are calling on the relevant authorities to dredge the large amount of “sling mud” that has accumulated on the shoreline.
It has been six years since the area was dredged by private shareholders. This time around, the fishermen have called on the Government of Guyana to assist with the dredging.
The call was made during Mayor Hamilton Green’s recent visit to the Meadow Bank Wharf to highlight the complexity of the Georgetown Restoration Project which was approved by parliament.
It was explained that as the fishing boats come to shore, they would discharge sling mud, a heavy sandy/muddy substance. When this happens, fishermen are forced to moor their boats offshore and lose the opportunity to adequately sell their produce.
This build up also contributes to the unending flooding in and around the city, as the substance, when lodged at the coastline, would block the 11 outfall channels.
The Mayor had said that a survey was done, and a suitable location at sea was marked for the mud to be discharged there, but the recommendation was never taken up by central government.
This wharf is a crucial area that needs to be targeted as part of the very complex restoration of Georgetown.
Others include the never-ending issue of ghastly and unsightly garbage piles in and around the city; poor drainage; and inadequate parking facilities.
He had said that the only way that the issue of garbage can be dealt with, is if the citizens, the government, the City Council, and the business community, work hand in hand.
Commenting on the drainage issue, Green said that flawed decisions to block up some key canals in and around the city have been causing the repeated floods.
He said that since Guyana is below sea level, the ideal thing was to have maintained as many canals in the city as possible, so that the water could be discharged freely, instead of lodging inconveniently in and around the city.
This scenario, when compounded with the careless disposal of garbage and the build-up of the aforementioned sling mud, causes flood, which in turn affects everyone in some way or the other, Green said.
In addressing the traffic congestion Green said that this has been one of the main hindrances to effectively sanitize Stabroek Market.
It was pointed out that it would be sometimes impossible for M&CC compactor trucks to maneuver their way to the back of the market –to the Stelling View area— to pick up garbage.
Mayor Green said that City Council has always stressed that big businesses cater for parking for their employees and workers. He noted that this is something that is rarely being done, thus adding to the traffic congestion.
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