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Falls Top residents raise concerns over mining, water quality

By Staff Editor Tue, October 20 2026, 2:00 AM GMT-4

Housing Minister Collin Croal in discussion with residents of Falls Top. (Ministry of Housing photo)

Residents of Falls Top, Region One, raised concerns about mining activities affecting water quality, access to clean water, poor roads and dust during a meeting with Housing Minister Collin Croal on Sunday.

According to a ministry release, Croal told residents and community leaders that the concerns about mining and water quality would be addressed. The release did not specify what action would be taken or provide a timetable.

On housing, Croal said a committee would be established to identify vulnerable persons for targeted assistance through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs.

Residents’ concerns about road conditions would be documented and forwarded to the Ministry of Public Works for consideration, he said.

Croal also informed the gathering that a containerised police outpost was ready and would be transported to Region One this week.

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