Clamp down on bush burning, monitor roadwork

THE EDITOR, Sir:

THE BURNING of garbage/ bush on thoroughfares such as the Bog Walk Gorge, as well as on the highways, especially in the ridges on the Edward Seaga Highway, is becoming increasingly unbearable, but also leads to the continuous destruction of the environment.

On consecutive mornings traversing along the gorge, one is greeted with smoke, causing one to slow down sometimes quickly or begin to sneeze, as either one is not able to see clearly or the sinuses become affected by the smoke coming from burning bush/garbage along the gorge. I see this practice also along the Linstead Bypass.

I believe that persons who light these fires are ill-aware of the dangers they are causing and should be made aware that this kind of action will cause serious problems. Persons who are employed to sweep our streets should be trained in this, and residents should be trained in the use and proper disposal of refuse. The other difficulty I have is with the trimming of hedges along the roadways. When this is done, drains are cleaned, and the silt is left on the embankment. The hedges are trimmed and left to re-enter gullies or drains that were cleaned. What’s the use? Come on, somebody, there needs to be better management and accountability of these disgusting practices.

Fixing of roadways and the patching of potholes is another issue. One pothole is patched, but another right next to the one filled, less than a foot away, is left unrepaired. Why? Proper accountability is required. The job should be properly done and verified before any payment is made.

Too many things are being done in a haphazard manner. There is too much shoddiness taking place in our country while taxpayers are constantly being bombarded.

It’s time to arise and demand from our elected representatives, as well as the rest of us, the best for the good of our country.

CONCERNED CITIZEN