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			RESIDENTS DISCUSS PLANS FOR DISTRICT 8 Residents of the 8th District were brought up to date on plans for the development of the District during a public meeting held last week, Thursday, at the CARICCOM Bar and Restaurant in East End. Close to 35 people attended the meeting, which was hosted by District Representative the Honourable Lloyd Black of the opposition National Democratic Party (NDP). "This was one of many meetings the NDP hopes to have in the various Districts, with the intention of bringing people up to speed on the things planned for the Districts in the context of the budget, identifying projects and looking at the likely completion time, he told the Island Sun newspaper. He said the number one issue involves the need for a sewerage system in East End/Long Look. He reminded residents of an announcement by government that a National Sewerage Study should be completed by the end of February and that work should begin in earnest by the third quarter of this year in the 7th and 8th Districts on a new sewerage system in the east. For some years now, residents have been struggling with the problem of septic overflow resulting in sewerage running onto the streets and creating a health hazard and an unsightly environment. "The first part of the solution will be the laying of pipes for the systemgovernment is yet to determine what sort of plant will be suitable for  the area that will come from the study; but certainly, work should begin on the laying of the pipes shortly. Other government-funded projects to come on stream in the 8th District include the subdivision of the Stevens Land. This is another major issue that has been ongoing for a number of years where residents have not yet received titles to the land. This property was purchased approximately 10 years ago to be distributed to residents of the 7th and 8th Districts. "We have been assured by the Minister (of Natural Resources and Labour) that he will work in earnest to get that done this yearno solid reason could be determined for the delay, but if the Minister keeps his word, residents should get titles to their properties this year and we,ll work behind the scenes to ensure that this is done, Hon. Black reported. Another major government-funded project set to take off this year is the East End waterfront development, which is basically a more controlled and organized development of the (Red Bay) East End/Fat Hog,s Bay shoreline. Government intends to undertake the bulk heading of the shoreline which will be the first step in this process. Development has been taking place on a haphazard basis with residents throwing debris into the sea. The project would involve the establishment of a defined shoreline, complete with the development of a jetty and boardwalk. "In addition, with my District allocation, we intend to do some small remedial work in the 8th District, such as fixing up the park and recreational facilities in the area, doing some improvements to the community centre, Hon. Black told the Island Sun. A follow up meeting is expected to be held within two months in the 8th District to report on the progress so far new projects coming on line since the last meeting. The January 4th meeting in the 8th District forms part of a wider National Democratic Party initiative to reach out to the community and keep them informed. "It goes hand in hand with the radio and television programme we began last year, which would be re-started again shortly, the opposition Legislator stated.
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