Hills being bulldozed

The site is way above 300 feet or 91.4 metres that we are told is a normal statutory requirement.

This development will leave in its wake more silting and greater turbidity in the Maracas River already void of animal life, but contributing to the annual flooding in the Caroni Plains.

How this project could be approved by the Town and Country Planning Division and the Environmental Management Authority is cause for concern, but then again this is TT where lawlessness permeates every facet of life and where the rich and powerful are seemingly above the law. No doubt the project will continue with impunity.

Our past governments have all been weak on environmental issues and this one is no different LENNOX BERNARD via email