The Environmental Health Department (EHD) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a guided site visit of the ongoing fire extinguishing works at the Providenciales Dumpsite. This event, held on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, was facilitated by the Caribbean Development Bank Consultants and the Environmental Health Department team. The visit took place from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and was organized to provide residents of the nearby community an opportunity to observe the efforts being made to address the fires that have plagued the Providenciales dumpsite over the years.
During the site visit, attendees were given an in-depth overview of the fire extinguishing process, including the techniques and equipment being used to manage and safely extinguish the fire. The consultants and EHD officials provided detailed explanations, ensuring that residents understood the scope and scale of the work being undertaken. This transparent approach helped to build trust and reassure the community about the measures being implemented to safeguard their health and environment.
Among the participants was the Minister of Public Safety and Utilities and Chairman of the Solid Waste Task Force, Honourable Kyle Knowles, whose presence added significant value to the visit. He addressed the residents and highlighted the government’s commitment to resolving the issue promptly and effectively. His engagement with the community underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in managing environmental health concerns.
Commenting on the exercise, Minister of Health and Human Services, Honourable Shaun D Malcolm stated that “I am pleased that persons living in the communities in close proximity to the Providenciales Landfill site had the opportunity to meet with the CDB Consultants as well as EHD staff, tour the site and witness the works being undertaken as well as ask questions about the work that is being done to address fires at the site. This work aims to improve the environment surrounding the site including the air quality.”
The residents expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to witness the fire management efforts firsthand. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive. They inquired about the future scope of works for site development and expressed interest in having the quality of air monitored.
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