Council Workers Swift Action Prevents Shop Flooding

The swift action of Savusavu Town Council (STC) workers prevented a number of shops in the town from being hit with floodwaters.

The floodwaters were the result of heavy rain on Wednesday night.

The town council’s chief executive officer, Seema Dutt, said this was the first time a heavy downpour had led to their drainage chambers overflowing.

Ms Dutt and two of her council workers cleared the clogged drainage chambers to avoid floodwaters from entering most shops.

“Unfortunately, floodwaters did manage to seep into some shops,” she said.

“We regularly carry out chamber flushing, but the heavy downpour led to the overflow.

“Littering issues contributed to the chambers being clogged with debris such as tree branches, drums, plastic bottles and beer bottles,” she added

Ms Dutt said they would continue to create awareness on littering issues affecting their municipality.

Council enforcement officers would monitor and fine litter bugs.

“Our council is always committed to ensuring properties and amenities within the town vicinity are taken care of and safe from any severe damage,” she said.

Ms Dutt encouraged business operators and residents to understand their civil responsibility and help Savusavu become an environmental green town.

Feedback: sampras.anand@fijisun.com.fj