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| Coconut Drive looking south from the airstrip
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The crew from Medina's Construction Limited are packing up and leaving
the island on Friday, after four weeks of intense work on a portion of
Coconut Drive. Cobblestones have been placed from Esmeralda Lane going
south on Coconut Drive to the junction leading to the beach near Belizean
Reef. The eighteen man crew, under the guidance of sub-contractor Roque
Carlos and Supervisor Enrique Cowo, worked rain or shine every day from
November 2nd until
November 24th, twelve
hours a day to complete the job. What was to be finished in three weeks
was prolonged an extra week due to the heavy rains that hindered their
work. Roque Carlos explained to the San Pedro
Sun that approximately 20,000 bricks were used to
complete the task. He mentioned that the red bricks on the right side of
the street going south should be used by pedestrians and when traveling
north, the drainage area should be used. He said this new road can remain
in good condition for many years as long as heavy vehicles and
equipment are discouraged from traveling on it. He also noted that the
drainage system needs to be maintained regularly especially during the
rainy season. During their stay he says they received an enormous amount
of help from Mayor Alberto Nuñez, Pedro "Jimbo" Vasquez and Mr. Manuel
Ancona from Tropical Take-Out.
The placing of cobblestones was done to alleviate the
"water" and "mud hole" problems caused when it rains in this area. This
problem also occurs in other parts of town and Coconut Drive but it has
not been confirmed that the same will be done to these areas. This new
area is very attractive and it is up to all of us to do our part to
conserve and keep this fresh new look on Coconut Drive. San Pedro is
thankful to the San Pedro Town Board, Ministry of Works and the local
businesses, who contributed to this project and to the hardworking team
of Medina's Construction Ltd.
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