By Saskia Warrick
Dochfour residents impacted by the ongoing road construction will soon see repairs to their homes, according to Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill.
The damages to homes in Dochfour are a result of the ongoing East Coast Public Road widening and improvement project.
Thirteen homes have experienced internal and external cracks in walls, as well as breakage of windows.
Ten of these homes fall within the 30-meter work path designated in the contractor China Railway First Group’s contract, while four are situated approximately 300 meters outside of this path.
Minister Edghill has assured residents that a comprehensive survey will be conducted for all homes within the work path to address the issue promptly.
In addition to structural damages, residents have also raised concerns about heavy dust affecting them due to the construction.
Minister Edghill has directed the contractors to take necessary measures to rectify this issue.
The East Coast Public Road widening and improvement project, valued at 192 million US dollars, commenced in 2023 and is expected to be completed by May 2025.