More Streets to be Fixed After September Celebrations  

There are several streets throughout Belize City that are in desperate need of repairs. For months, Belizeans have complained about the state of Saint Thomas Street, that was left in disrepair due to the work on the underground water system. Deputy Mayor, Allan Pollard, explained that these complaints have not gone unheard. He tells us that the Belize City Council is working toward addressing the issue as soon as possible.

 

Reporter

“People are complaining about the state of St. Thomas Street and Mahogany Street, there’s another street, both major streets that are in need of some care.”

 

Allan Pollard, Deputy Mayor, Belize City

“Correct, excellent that you brought that up. St. Thomas Street is, long overdue, as you may know. We have most streets that we are doing in the city has mostly been either government or city council. This one is a bit of a mix. It’s city council, it’s government, and of course, we have involved the utility companies as well. As you know, there had to be some level of paperwork to ensure that each participating body is getting their fair share of the deal So we have had liaised with the B.T.L., we have liaised with Belize Water Services, also with the Belize Shelter and also Belize City Council. We had a lot of contractual setbacks in terms of getting the contractor to agree to the terms that we usually provide, and also to get us to agree as well. And of course, the other stakeholders to get in there as well. But I’m confident that right after the September celebrations, we should start that project very soon. I know the residents are clamoring for this to be done and I know myself. I can assure the community that, that will be done very soon.”