Aug 29: Flushing Water Disruption In St George’s
Due to the “possibility of Tropical Storm Franklin affecting the island,” a planned temporary disruption in the flushing water supply will commence on Tuesday, August 29, depending on the situation post-storm.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works would like to update residents and stakeholders in St. George’s about a planned temporary disruption in the flushing [non-potable] water supply provided by the Water and Sewage Section.
“The disruption had been planned to begin on Monday, 28 August 2023. However, due to the possibility of Tropical Storm Franklin affecting the island early next week, the work will commence on Tuesday, 29 August, depending on the situation post-storm.
“Should the scheduled disruption begin on Tuesday, we expect it to last until Friday, September 1, 2023. If the works cannot start on Tuesday, August 29 due to the storm’s effects, the works’ commencement will be postponed until Tuesday, September 5, 2023 and be completed by Friday, September 8, 2023.
“This work is necessary to facilitate crucial water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the St. Georges and Southside areas.
“Buildings in the following areas may be affected by this scheduled service interruption:
- Red Coat Lane
- Old Military Road
- Barracks Close
- Slippery-Hill
- St. Georges Bus Depot
- East End Primary School
- Other adjacent lanes and areas
“The works being carried out are associated with a legacy sanitary water system installed by the British military before 1943 to service its installations and barracks.
“Very few as-built drawings exist, and there have been no material upgrades since then.
“The Ministry may not be aware of some residences or buildings that may be currently connected to the system and using this service.
“For this reason, the Ministry would ask any residence or facility that loses service during the period indicated to contact the Water and Sewage Section by email at water@gov.bm or telephone at 278 -0570 and provide the address, type of building [residence, commercial building, facility or institution] and contact number, so that the nominated contact person can be notified directly concerning the flushing water service moving forward.”
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