Parapet works in Queenstown will worsen drainage; court action likely
Residents of the Queenstown area in Georgetown have raised concerns about ongoing excavation of their grassy parapets. They have written to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill seeking a response. Critics argue that the displaced crusher run and other fill material will be washed away by rain. Such runoff could block the already inadequate drainage system. The article notes that the parapet works are likely to exacerbate flooding problems. Legal action is expected as residents consider filing a court case. The situation remains unresolved pending a government reply.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 20:46 by Written By Denis Chabrol Even as residents of Queenstown, Georgetown residents await Public Works Minister Juan Edghill’s reply to their concerns about the excavation of their grassy parapets, they believe that crusher run and other material would wash away during rains and clog the already bad […]