Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill yesterday directed the demolition of a concrete fence which the ministry said was obstructing an active road project.
According to a ministry statement, Edghill witnessed the demolition during an early-morning visit to the project site with a technical team.
The ministry said the fence was situated within the road alignment and that repeated attempts to engage the affected resident had failed to produce an agreement that would allow the works to continue.
It did not identify the resident, the location or project, the extent of the alleged encroachment or the legal authority under which the structure was demolished. The statement also did not say whether the resident disputed the road boundary or had been offered compensation.
The ministry urged persons whose properties fall within active project alignments to cooperate with technical teams, saying attempts to obstruct works could delay infrastructure improvements for the wider community.
It added that contractors would be required to repair property damaged as a direct result of construction.
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