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| In the heart of La Haut |
With the 90% asphalt paving of the road from the last residential house in Banse to the Laborie Village/Banse Junction completed (by the gas station), work on the interior agricultural roads of La Haut has recommenced in earnest."There was a slight delay of a week or two due to a decision which had to be taken as to whether to apply "chip and spray" or concrete the hilly sections of this crucial roads for the farmers in this area." So says the works Foreman.
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| One of the steep areas |
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According to CIE's and the Ministry's engineers, the decision to pave these roads with concrete is the right one. They believe that the life span of the road will be greatly extended. Also because of the topography of the terrain there will be less water erosion of the concrete than if the "chip and spray method was applied.
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| Kids using a paved area for a game of cricket |
Farmers here are noted for their banana production though, quite are few have diversified. These roads act as the only means by which they can take their fruits to the market, whether it be to the docks or to the shopping centers. These roads were in a deplorable state and as a result the farmers suffered great loss from damaged fruits. According to one farmer I met in the interior, I posed this question to him.What do you think about the new road? " With the road fixed,now I am sure I will get less rejected fruits due to bruising." He gleefully responded.
CIE Ltd, with its quality work have brought hope and life to this once neglected agricultural community. Everyone has a smile on their face now.
The concreting is due to be completed by week's end.
CIE Ltd Concrete Works at La Haut
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