Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and representative for the area, Dwight Sutherland.
Deteriorating roads in the St. George South constituency has led to an appeal to the relevant authorities for a quick fix.
Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and representative for the area, Dwight Sutherland, urged Government to especially pay attention to the three roads leading into the Todds district where the National Housing Corporation is currently engaging in a housing project.
“I want to say to the authorities, we need these roads badly. There are at least three roads leading into Todds and all three roads are in a deplorable state. I stand here this morning even though I am happy for the housing solutions that the minister has brought, but I want a quick fix for the road infrastructure in Todds. I’ll be happy when I see any road leading to Todds fixed. I am sure that as you leave here and you head back to your workplaces, you will have a challenge getting out of Todds, especially this morning when the road is wet,” he stressed.
Congratulating Minister of Housing, Dr. William Duguid, on the housing project, which will result in 15 homes being constructed, Sutherland asked that priority be given to the residents of Todds and surrounding areas to own a piece of the rock.
“That is how we truly enfranchise working-class people and give them an opportunity to have their fair share in development and to put bread on their table, to send school their kids and to have an abode for peace and tranquility,” he stressed.
The MP also utilised the opportunity to speak on another plan to improve the infrastructure of that area.
“In addition, Todds has been crying out for a playing field for sometime and now is the time for me to say to the people of Todds as the Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, you will get your playing field,” he assured. (JMB)