In a proactive overnight operation, teams from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWA) undertook an extensive drainage maintenance initiative across key areas of St. John’s, Antigua. The nocturnal workforce targeted critical infrastructure along Independence Drive, Andy Roberts Street, and Sir Vivian Richards Street, extending their efforts from the V.C. Bird Monument to the Special Security Building. This strategic timing minimized disruption to daytime traffic and commercial activities while maximizing operational efficiency. The comprehensive procedure involved cutting through overgrown vegetation, removing accumulated debris and sediment, and performing high-pressure flushing of drainage channels. This initiative represents a critical component of the nation’s enhanced flood mitigation strategy, designed to improve water runoff capacity during heavy rainfall events. The government’s investment in preemptive infrastructure maintenance reflects a shift toward sustainable urban water management practices that prioritize resilience against increasingly frequent extreme weather patterns.
NSWA Conducts Overnight Drain Cleaning Along Major St. John’s Corridors
