STATEMENT: Charity Sea Defence being assessed

17th June, 2014

KINGSTON - The Ministry’s River and Sea Defence Unit is currently assessing the best options to rehabilitate sections of the Charity River Defence which have been deteriorating over the past few weeks.

Engineers have determined that heavy duty equipment/trucks that traverse the area - to the port facility – contribute to the vulnerability of defence.

It is apt to note that the wharf is an economic drive in the community since it is a conduit for businesses to transport goods and services to the North West district.

However, as an interim solution to the residents’ concern, a sign prohibiting heavy duty trucks and equipment from using the roadway to the wharf - was erected yesterday, June 16, 2014.