{"id":220856,"date":"2025-01-05T11:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T15:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=220856"},"modified":"2025-01-05T11:06:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T15:06:00","slug":"pm-proposes-stricter-regulations-for-private-developers-for-road-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/pm-proposes-stricter-regulations-for-private-developers-for-road-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Proposes Stricter Regulations for Private Developers For Road Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed new legislation to address the growing issue of inadequate road infrastructure in private housing developments. <\/p>

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The legislation would require developers to establish escrow funds dedicated to building proper roads before beginning construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking in a recent interview on Pointe FM, the Prime Minister expressed concern about the long-term impact of insufficient infrastructure in privately developed communities.<\/p>

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\u201cWe are considering laws to ensure that developers create escrow funds to cover road construction,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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\u201cThis way, the burden doesn\u2019t fall on the government, and homeowners can enjoy well-built roads from the outset.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne highlighted the disparity between private developments and government-initiated projects. <\/p>

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\u201cWhen people compare poorly constructed roads in private developments to the concrete roads in government projects like Painters, it becomes clear that stricter regulations are needed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prime Minister acknowledged that the issue has led to public dissatisfaction, with residents often blaming the government for infrastructure shortcomings in private developments. <\/p>

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\u201cUltimately, it\u2019s the government that gets the blame,\u201d Browne said. \u201cWe need to ensure private developers fulfill their responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>

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He emphasized the importance of quality infrastructure for community well-being and safety. \u201cDevelopers must prioritize proper road construction to enhance the quality of life for residents,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed legislation aims to create accountability within the private development sector while reducing the financial burden on the government for retrofitting poorly built infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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