A press conference about the Hydrology Study and Flood Risk Reduction of the Road Town Catchment was held in Road Town last Thursday. Photo: KATIE KING

The government intends to be well prepared the next time there’s a flood in Road Town, Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool announced during the launch of the Hydrology Study and Flood Risk Reduction of the Road Town Catchment at a press conference last Thursday.

A press conference about the Hydrology Study and Flood Risk Reduction of the Road Town Catchment was held in Road Town last Thursday. Photo: KATIE KING
The 10-month study is being funded by the Caribbean Development Bank and will analyse the options for flood reduction, identify cost-effective drainage improvements, and develop new drainage policies and plans, according to Mr. Vanterpool (R-D4). 

The $499,340 contract for the study was signed on March 28 by the government and Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure UK Ltd.

The consultants will be working with the Public Works Department, the Department of Disaster Management, the Town and Country Planning Department, the Survey Department, the Ministry of Finance, the Social Development Department and the Conservation and Fisheries Department. 

DDM Director Sharleen DaBreo said that flooding can have “devastating” effects on homes and businesses, and urged the public to participate with the project by offering feedback.

“People have to feel that they are part of [this study],” she remarked.

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