Ministry Launches Roadside Trimming Campaign
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is launching a public awareness campaign to remind property owners to routinely trim overhanging trees and hedges that extend onto the Island’s roadways.
A Government spokesperson said, “Through Government and Waste Management communication platforms, the campaign will encourage residents to act now to reduce hazards and support hurricane readiness.
“Overgrown vegetation poses risks for sanitation workers and causes costly damage to waste collection and other government vehicles. Branches scraping against vehicles can shatter windscreens, which can cost up to $5,000 to replace, and also risk worker injury and service delays.”
Acting Minister of Public Works and Environment Diallo Rabain commented: “We are asking all property owners to play their part by trimming back trees and hedges around their homes.
“Overhanging greenery is not just a nuisance, it can cause injuries, damage expensive public service equipment, and slow down the delivery of essential services. With hurricane season upon us, untrimmed vegetation also increases the risk of storm damage and can hamper clean up and recovery efforts.
“With some simple steps now, we can keep our roads safe, protect our workers, and ensure services continue without unnecessary disruption.”
The spokesperson said, “The Ministry notes that with rapid seasonal growth, now is the ideal time for residents to trim back their trees and hedges. Regular maintenance helps reduce workplace hazards, safeguards vital public service vehicles, and strengthens hurricane preparedness.
“Residents are encouraged to remember the key message of the campaign: ‘Trim it back! Keep our roads safe and our workers protected.’”
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It’s a community effort people. W&E can’t do it all. Please check your properties and cut back the trees AND also clear all the grass and shrubs growing up from the road that runs by your house alongside your property wall and fence. If everyone did a little it would have a big impact. Dunscombe Road is a great example of overgrown trees and clumps of grass and small bushes growing up from the road making 2 vehicle traffic impossible without scratching your car or stopping altogether to let the ongoing car pass. If each property owner cleaned up their immediate spaces it would be very much appreciated. It’s odd to me that these people live there and drive by it every day, and see it growing and growing and just leave it. Catch it early and it won’t be so much work.
But people still need to be careful about stepping on Government’s toes.
I seem to recall a community effort to restore an east end dock that resulted in W&E staff undoing the community effort and rendering the dock unusable again.
They are do ing their absolute best, what ever that is , why are there so many people need a job .? Poor management !
What do you think we pay our taxes for ? Is it for you to come and watch us clean the roads? You are responsible for road maintenance and clear access just get off your rear ends .. do it in the revenings when it is cooler get a 2 hour lunch. if you maintained you equipment that may help . oh ! not my job! then what is ?