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Flood solution works underway in Third District
Hon Fraser explained that the existing culverts beneath the roads were inadequate, causing blockages that exacerbated flooding during heavy rainfall.
“Previously, there were culverts under the road. Those culverts were somewhere in the neighbourhood of 24 inches maximum in diameter; The reason for that is that the utility companies bury their cables about 42 inches below the surface of the road. In order to get a culvert in, you couldn’t get anything more than, if you’re lucky, 24 inches. Some were even less—18 inches,” he said.
As such, Hon Fraser proposed that the new solution involved the installation of box culverts, which are more effective in preventing blockages and easier to maintain.
“Before, they were getting blocked, and you couldn’t get them cleaned. Now, they can actually be cleaned,” he explained.
Hon Fraser understands the public’s curiosity
Acknowledging that the new culverts appear elevated, he reassured residents that the issue would be rectified once road resurfacing is completed iterating, “It may seem as if they’re kind of high, but that will be taken care of when the road is asphalted. Remember, we scraped the asphalt off the road, and we have to go back and resurface it. So that will be taken care of.”
The Deputy Premier also provided an update on the project’s timeline disclosing, “This one is almost completed. By this afternoon, they should pour the concrete on the area where you see the steelwork and put in the ramp to get it completed.”
He also conveyed an understanding for the curiosity of residents observing the work stating, “Some people are curious; they’re looking to see what’s happening; I don’t blame them. If something is happening, you should know. Because when nothing is happening, they always seem to know, and report on it.”
The project he reiterated is part of ongoing efforts to address infrastructural issues and improve road conditions in the Third District.
Residents will receive further updates as the works advance toward completion.
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19 Responses to “Flood solution works underway in Third District”
Why that #$%^ got 2 be so high?
The BVI in totality regular (daily) traffic road need close to total modern restructuring, beginning with proper engineering planning, and the right skill to execute the job right. But without the political will, and the curbing of our political Leaders, and many others greedy mindset, things will become worse, rather than better.
The following will be hard for many to accept, but is true. On the current political and social trajectory the BVI is heading, without selfless adjustments, hope for a better future for approximately 90% of the people of the BVI Is no better than an illusionary dream that will never be experienced.
Captain, this ship is fastly sinking. My God, by His loving mercies and grace help us all.
Love, peace, joy, and hopefully to all, a prosperous life. The choice ours.
Moreover, in the natural, in-situ state, runoff is collected, conveyed and discharged into the sea without posing any or minimum risks to residents. Further, the floodway/ floodplain areas associated with rivers, ghuts, etc., must be maintained.
Nonetheless, when the volume of runoff increases or ghuts are blocked or altered flooding results. To prevent or minimize flooding, the drainage channels have to be altered , deepen, widen,,to accommodate runoff volume increase, resulting from changes. Typically, runoff flows from a higher elevation to a lower elevation and when the flow path is blocked or altered without proper adjustments and accommodations, on going flooding will result until the problem is addressed.
It needs to strike a balance between cost and effectiveness. A common system is a 24-hour, 10-year rain, which produces 4” of rain in 24 hours. Additionally, installing larger diameter pipes, more inlets which are closer space, etc.