FAQ - Public Infrastructure Department

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What are the procedures for asphalting of a private road ?
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You shall make an application in writing dully signed by all the owners having a frontage on the said road. The letter shall be addressed to the Chief Executive and shall clearly describe the location of the road and the reasons why you want to asphalt the road.You shall submit together with the letter copies of the title deed and survey plan of your plot. After the project is approved by the Works Committee, a notice is subsequently placed on the site for a period of one month to declare the road public.The works may start when there is no objection from owners having frontage on the road.
Q
There is water accumulation on the road near my residence, what should I do?
A
You shall make an application in writing to the Chief Executive showing clearly the location where there is water accumulation. The matter will be referred to the Works Department, a site visit will be effected by the inspector and a report will be submitted to the Council for consideration.
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I want to have a street lantern on the road near my residence, what should I do?
A
You shall make an application in writing to the Chief Executive showing clearly the location. The matter will be referred to the Works Department, a site visit will be effected by the inspector and a report will be submitted to the Council for consideration.
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What should I do if I come across a burnt street lantern, a damaged pavement, a blocked drain or a damaged road?
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Call the Chief Inspector or Inspectors at the Works Department ( Tel 6962975) to provide necessary details or use this Website’s “Contact Us” tag to send us an email. Immediate action will be taken for urgent matters.
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I have a marriage ceremony at my place and I want to construct a tent on the road, what should I do?
A
You shall make an application in writing to the Chief Executive showing clearly the location or come in person with your letter at the Works Department. A recommendation letter will be given by the Head Works Department and you will be requested to obtain clearance from the Police Department.You shall return back at the Municipal Council after obtaining police clearance and you will have to pay the appropriate fee prior to start of works.
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What should I do if I have to dig across the road for connection with amenities?
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You shall make an application in writing to the Chief Executive showing clearly the location or come in person with your letter at the Works Department. The authority involved in the supply of the appropriate amenity will have to ask the Council for a wayleave to allow excavation works to be carried out. The appropriate fee will have to be paid to the Council prior to start of works.
 

 

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