New Amsterdam, Berbice- A.P.N.U Presidential Candidate, Brigadier (ret) David Granger paid an emergency visit to Smythfield–Tucber, New Amsterdam on Thursday 29th September to examine a breach in the Canje River dam which caused flooding for over four days.
Mr. Granger was able to observe the huge breach of over 15 meters in the mud dam. Residents of Tucber, Nurseville and surrounding areas lost livestock and furniture as a result of flood waters which had been pouring through the breach since Monday during the spring tide.
He pointed out that the response of the East Berbice-Corentyne Regional administration has been inadequate. At the time of his visit on Thursday, no work was being done by the contractor to seal the breach although the weather was sunny. In any event, the work done over the last three days was unable to stop the flooding. Granger, who was accompanied by New Amsterdam Mayor Claude Henry, Member of the National Assembly, Dr. John Austin and GYSM Chairman (ag), Mr. Christopher Jones, called on Regional Chairman, Mr. Zulficar Mustapha to act promptly to relieve the distress of the residents.
New Amsterdamers complained that the leakage started since last April and a breach occurred in August. Despite the expenditure of over $8M, the breach was not sealed and the flooding continues. Granger called for a long-term solution to prevent a greater catastrophe.
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