Member of Parliament for the Grandfond constituency, Honourable Gretta Roberts, says the Government of Dominica has placed emphasis on housing in her constituency.
Last month sixty-five families received keys to their climate resilient new homes constructed by the Government of Dominica through the Citizenship by Investment Programme.
Honourable Roberts says following the 2020/2021 budget work will resume on housing in that constituency.
The Minister says Government has also heavily invested in the road network in that part of the island specifically her constituency.
She told her constituents that numerous road projects will be undertaken in this financial year.
“This Government will also be long remembered as the Government which built and rehabilitated road networks across the island. It is with joy that I inform my constituents and all those who traverse these roads that we will soon begin the slope stabilization and river protection works in the area at a cost of well over six million dollars. This Mr. Speaker, is a necessity for it is the only road network linking the communities of Grandfond, Riviere Cyrique, Morne Jaune La Plaine, Boetica and Delices to other parts of the island including the city” Minister Roberts stated.
A new water system will be constructed to serve the Grandfond constituency. The Member of Parliament says this will bring relief to her constituents as water shortage is a problem in that area.
“Mr. Speaker, we have been faced with constant water interruptions, especially following heavy rains. I applaud the DOWASCO team who have worked tirelessly to provide water during this challenging times. Let me assure you my constituents, that consultations have been held with the relevant authorities on the matter, and this project have been placed on the high priority list of projects to be done during the financial year. This is surely good news because this resilient water system is not only going to supply Grandfond, but for all the other communities of Morne Jaune and Riviere Cyrique,” the MP added.