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Piped Water Service Interruptions In 3 Parishes
[Updated] The Ministry is advising piped water customers from Devonshire, Smiths and Hamilton Parishes that there will be a “weekly scheduled periodic shut down” of service while repairs are carried out. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising its piped water customers in Devonshire, Smiths, and Hamilton... Read more of this article
Update On Water Outage In Devonshire
The Ministry of Public Works provided an update on the water outage in Cedar Park and Mary Victoria Road in Devonshire. A Government spokesperson said, “This week, the Ministry of Public Works’ Water and Sewage Section, experienced water service outages to residents in the area of Cedar Park and Mary Victoria Road, Devonshire. “Today,... Read more of this article
Ministry: Update On Water Outage In Devonshire
The Ministry of Public Works said they are “aware of an ongoing water outage in the area of Cedar Park and Mary Victoria Road, Devonshire area and have dispatched a team to remedy the situation.” Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Caines said, “We have dispatched a work crew to the area to assess and effect repairs to the problem.” “I... Read more of this article
Stevedoring Services To Close Early Nov 27
Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] will close at 2.00pm on Tuesday, November 27 due to the need for plumbers to investigate a water issue. CEO of Polaris Holding Company Warren Jones said, “Please note that due to the need for plumbers to investigate a water issue, Stevedoring Services Limited will close at 2.00pm on Tuesday, November 27. The last... Read more of this article
Dellwood Middle School Closed Early Today
The Department of Education is advising that Dellwood Middle School has closed early today [Nov 19] due to plumbing issues. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education is advising that Dellwood Middle School has closed early today due to plumbing issues. Parents/guardians are being contacted and it is hoped that the situation will... Read more of this article
Prospect Preschool Temporary Relocation
The Department of Education has this evening [Oct 30] announced the temporary relocation of Prospect Preschool to the Devonshire Seventh Adventist Church Hall on Roberts Avenue. A spokesperson said, “The Department closed the school yesterday due to plumbing and water issues. The Department’s facilities team has today commenced working on restoring... Read more of this article
Plumbing Issues: Prospect Preschool Closed
The Department of Education announced that Prospect Preschool will be closed tomorrow [Tuesday, 30 October] due to plumbing issues. “The Preschool had to close earlier today because of limited water supply. Following an assessment this afternoon by the Department’s facilities team the decision was made to close the school tomorrow,”... Read more of this article
Watlington Waterworks Six Months Report
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. released the Directors report to the shareholders. The full filing stated: “The previous year, 2017, was an exceptionally strong year. This was attributed to a high demand for the Company’s products and services for supplementary potable water supplies due to an extended... Read more of this article
TCD Closed Today Due To Plumbing Issue
The Transport Control Department [TCD] is advising the public that TCD offices have been closed due to a plumbing issue, with hopes to return to normal operating hours tomorrow [June 26] at 8.30am. A Government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department has advised that TCD offices have been closed due to a plumbing issue. The matter is... Read more of this article
Hill To Provide New Water Treatment Services
Local entrepreneur Ananda Hill has founded a new company Aqua Care Ltd, which aims to provide a water treatment service that “gets rid of biofilm, bacteria, viruses, and spores from tanks and wells while keeping water safe to drink.” “Aqua Care Ltd can provide bacteria testing and treatment services by appointment or by subscription... Read more of this article
Minister Burch On Summer Water Supply Plans
Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an update on the state of water supply and distribution in advance of the “anticipated high demand this summer” in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 15]. The Minister said, “The Bermuda Weather Service is indicating that rainfall in Bermuda is below normal expectations. The total... Read more of this article
Watlington Waterworks “Exceptional Year”
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. released the Directors report to the shareholders, saying it was an “exceptional year” with water sales “the highest in five years, and sales revenue and net earnings set new record highs.” The full filing stated: “The Year 2017 was an exceptional... Read more of this article
Repairs Underway To Fix Water Main Break
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that repair works are underway to fix a water main break in the Devonshire area. Affected areas include: Middle Road, Devonshire Parts of South Shore, Devonshire Flatts Area Government Quarry “It’s anticipated that the repairs will be completed by late today,” the Ministry said. “The Ministry... Read more of this article
Issues With St. George Flushing Water System
The Corporation of St. George [CSG] said their flushing water system is “experiencing issues” and is “currently out of service.” A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform all residents and businesses that are attached to the CSG’s flushing water system that we are experiencing issues... Read more of this article
East End Southside BECL To Shut Down At 1PM
Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd [BECL] will shut down their east end Southside testing facility at 1.00pm today [March 2] after the Bermuda Land Development Corporation [BLDC] discovered a water break in an area between Commercial Park and the St. David’s roundabout at the end of Kindley Field Road. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Emissions Control... Read more of this article
Collaborative Study Of Bermuda’s Tank Water
Human health risks associated with drinking local tank water could be significantly reduced through increased public awareness of tank water as raw water and the adoption of appropriate disinfection procedures. According to the Government, that was one of the key findings of a new collaborative study examining the challenges facing Bermuda’s water... Read more of this article
