The Antigua and Barbuda public can look for to relief from one of the annoying occurrences that happens from time to time; the Ministry of Works resurfaces a road only to have APUA dig it up soon after in order to repair broken pipes.
Now, according to the Minister responsible for Utilities, Melford Nicholas, relief is coming to the frustrated motorists and other road uses in the New Year as APUA moves positively to remedy the situation.
According to the minister the statutory body will be acquiring new equipment next year that will allow APUA to repair the roads itself following the repairs to the broken pipes.
“We will have our own equipment and personnel within APUA and well will take responsibility for the repairs to the roads. I have been on record long before I came into government criticizing officials at both APUA and Public Works over this issue and as the minister now, it falls on my shoulders to see that we solve this problem,” Nicholas told parliament during his contributions to the debate on the National Budget on Wednesday.
The minister is giving an undertaking that this new regime will go into effect by the first half of 2026.
