Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (Ministry of VROMI) Hon. Maurice Lake was invited by residents of Nazareth road, Dutch Quarter to discuss issues of concern within their neighbourhood.
The residents pointed out their main concerns which were the upgrading of the Nazareth road (main), Christopher Maccow, Monrovia road, Amsterdam road, John Philips road and Felix Marlin roads, better street lighting in the neighbourhood, and a better structure where it concerns the pick-up of garbage in the area by the designated waste hauler.
This week milled asphalt will be applied to the three streets that were of a concern to residents.
"I have instructed my ministry to draft a plan of action. In my back to basics approach, and the people have come to know this over the past nine months, I meet with the people or community council to hear their issues of concern and from there I have my ministry draft a plan of action. After that you start addressing the concerns of the people.
"It’s not rocket science, but basic small problems that can be addressed as soon as possible. These problems impact the lives of the people on a daily basis. People today want action right away and I am here to deliver via my back to basics approach.
"My ministry will also follow-up with NV GEBE with respect to the concerns of lack of proper street lights. When you have this type of thing, people fear for their safety, and we all as stakeholders have a responsibility to create a safe environment for our people leading to a better quality of life for all," Minister Hon. Maurice Lake said on Monday.
Staff from Ministry VROMI was also present for the meeting.
PHOTO CUTLINE: Minister Hon. Maurice Lake (4th from right) doing a walk-through in Nazareth along with residents and officials from Ministry VROMI.