Grassy roads in Dry River
published: Saturday | October 15, 2005

THE EDITOR Sir,

I WRITE on behalf of the residents of Dry River District and its environs (North West St. Elizabeth), to highlight the deplorable conditions of the road. I highlight not potholes, even though they are numerous, but the overgrown state of the grass on the road. As I write, I reminisce about those days when we had clean roads as the then Public Works Department ensured that regular upkeep of the road network was done.

However, all that has changed because, for the past several years, no one has taken the initiative to have the road cleaned and the grass at its side cut. Now the grass has overgrown into the road so much so that there is a very small path for motor vehicles. This poses a danger as there is no walkway for pedestrians, especially our young children who traverse the road daily to and from school. Also, when it rains, the road becomes flooded as the drainage is blocked by shrubs.

I was amused yet incensed when my attention was drawn to a sign neatly placed along the road which states 'Your tax dollar at work'. What a paradoxical statement, because when an evaluation is done, we cannot truthfully state that we have been beneficiaries of the tax that we pay. I sincerely believe that our representatives, both local and central, have forgotten that we exist. From the sentiments echoed it seems as if our Member of Parliament (Mr. J.C. Hutchinson) has gone on a prolonged vacation because he is not seen or heard from.
As first class citizens of this country, we demand a first class road network.

I am, etc.,

MARVIN GAYE

WILLIAMS

Margaye98@yahoo.com