Dear Editor,
We do agree with The Daily Herald’s Editorial of Saturday, July 22, 2017. However, as usual, Government’s effort to find a solution to a dangerous situation comes a bit late. As the saying goes “Wise after the horse has bolted”. Isn’t it rather obvious that that section of the road also needs a proper and safe walking path for pedestrians?
Why does it take the death of a visitor before preventive measures are taken? Will this be the case with the hazardous billboard that has been erected at the intersection of Billy Folly Road and Welfare Road?
It has been almost two months since we submitted our Letter of Protest to the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI. No response has been received. A Petition, signed by the residents of the neighbourhood, expressing their deep concerns with this unsafe billboard, has been submitted as well. We are now heading to the height of the hurricane season, and we reiterate: This billboard poses a hazard!
Will it take a serious accident involving a tourist before proper action is taken by the authorities? Will we again have to wait on Government to be worried after the billboard gives way as a result of continuous wind pressure, and falls on passers-by or private property?
When will Government decide to put the safety, welfare and public health of their citizens above that of special-interests groups?
Harry and Rita Halley
