First of all, who is the brainbox who came up with the idea that such a small island like .Harbour Island, needed another large marina. It has had two now for a number of years and are never full even during recent peak periods. The local community was informed that the new marina had its own large generators and a reverse osmosis system and should therefore have no worries over the supply of potable water and power. The island has had serious problems with both over the years and power outages are still a daily occurrence. Residents residing on elevated areas of the island are now without a supply of water from 7.30 each morning and returning with a trickle around 4.30 pm. As I write this report ( 7.15 pm )they have not had a supply since 7.15 am and are now very concerned that they will have no running water in their pipes over the week end. It is part of the contract that a new development uses the local power and water supply and at a reduced rate, so generous.! Do we have to think that this new marina will think of the indigenous population and use their own generators and water plant or just have them on standby!!!!? Quite a laugh ——if it was not so serious
I hope the news I hear is far from the truth regarding the unbelievable amount of water required each day by this development. If true, we now know the reason why many higher areas of the island are experiencing an extremely short supply of water. An area consisting of a number of very expensive villas have had no water at all today, Fri. 23rd July and very, very little over recent weeks. This critical situation must be solved immediately for the indigenous population and also for our winter residents and renters if we are to continue being one of the main supporters of our tourist industry. Resident G W H
Hi, It would seem that you may not have seen the new white fencing now surrounding many of the old houses and dump sights outside the town center. You are quite correct in your statement regarding the heavy truck problems and traffic congestion on such a small island, BUT it would seem that you have not experienced our present problem; a very serious problem that overshadows all else , that of water supply . My house is situated on Juicy Hill ( of relatively low elevation ) which has not had a supply of water for most or all of the day for over a month. The water pressure is too low to reach the second floor living area and water only trickles out of the faucets in the garden. Winter residents have returned home earlier and our rental visitors are complaining bitterly. It is now the most serious problem on Harbour Island and must be rectified immediately in order to maintain its reputation
GeoWin says...
First of all, who is the brainbox who came up with the idea that such a small island like .Harbour Island, needed another large marina. It has had two now for a number of years and are never full even during recent peak periods. The local community was informed that the new marina had its own large generators and a reverse osmosis system and should therefore have no worries over the supply of potable water and power. The island has had serious problems with both over the years and power outages are still a daily occurrence. Residents residing on elevated areas of the island are now without a supply of water from 7.30 each morning and returning with a trickle around 4.30 pm. As I write this report ( 7.15 pm )they have not had a supply since 7.15 am and are now very concerned that they will have no running water in their pipes over the week end. It is part of the contract that a new development uses the local power and water supply and at a reduced rate, so generous.! Do we have to think that this new marina will think of the indigenous population and use their own generators and water plant or just have them on standby!!!!? Quite a laugh ——if it was not so serious
On Opponents bid to 'shed light' on Briland project
Posted 20 August 2021, 7:34 p.m. Suggest removal
GeoWin says...
I hope the news I hear is far from the truth regarding the unbelievable amount of water required each day by this development. If true, we now know the reason why many higher areas of the island are experiencing an extremely short supply of water. An area consisting of a number of very expensive villas have had no water at all today, Fri. 23rd July and very, very little over recent weeks. This critical situation must be solved immediately for the indigenous population and also for our winter residents and renters if we are to continue being one of the main supporters of our tourist industry.
Resident G W H
On Melanie Wiener, Mathieu Wiener, Michele Wiener, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Michael Winener
Posted 23 July 2021, 9 p.m. Suggest removal
GeoWin says...
Hi, It would seem that you may not have seen the new white fencing now surrounding many of the old houses and dump sights outside the town center. You are quite correct in your statement regarding the heavy truck problems and traffic congestion on such a small island, BUT it would seem that you have not experienced our present problem; a very serious problem that overshadows all else , that of water supply . My house is situated on Juicy Hill ( of relatively low elevation ) which has not had a supply of water for most or all of the day for over a month. The water pressure is too low to reach the second floor living area and water only trickles out of the faucets in the garden. Winter residents have returned home earlier and our rental visitors are complaining bitterly. It is now the most serious problem on Harbour Island and must be rectified immediately in order to maintain its reputation
On Problems facing Harbour Island
Posted 23 July 2021, 7:53 p.m. Suggest removal