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Abram Zuil, Cullen residents welcome sea defence upgrade to counter erosion
By Cindy Parkinson RESIDENTS of Abram Zuil and Cullen in Region
that the government is working on giving us some protection from the water."
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(Pomeroon/Supenaam)
are grateful for the installation of sea defences that could help to prevent erosion.
The Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure has expedited the government's plans for sea defences to address coastal erosion.
In interviews with the Guyana Chronicle, residents of Cinderella County highlighted their concerns and thanked President Dr. Irfaan Ali, and the Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, for working towards fulfilling the promises they made to them regarding sea defences as well as the roads.
Taren John, a resident of Abram Zuil who lives on the outskirts of her land, which is also closest to the government reserve, told this publication that she is elated about the progress they see all over Guyana, but more so in her county.
According to Ms. John, "We are seeing that the trucks are bringing stones; they look like they are ready to work. This makes us happy to know
“I am originally from the Pomeroon, and I remember when I came to live with my husband years ago in this community, we had to walk for almost 10 minutes to get to the beach. However, the water came in so much on the land that the beach is less than five minutes away from my home. When you are sitting under the shed of my home, you feel as though the beach is right in your backyard, and at nights when the place is quiet, we feel like the ocean will sweep in on us, with the loud rumbling of the waters. Even though we are accustomed to hearing it, it gets very scary at times."
Ms. John also explained that other families are living very close to the reserve and are feeling agitated by the current rapid erosion of the land. Taren added, "This work needed to be done for a long time now for all of us and for our children. I feel better knowing that they will be protected in the future. On behalf of the people of Abram Zuil,
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