Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has issued a stern warning to Region Six suppliers whose trucks are spilling concrete on roadways.
He stated that those caught in the act will face strict consequences, including being barred from supplying concrete for any future ministry projects.
In an effort to keep ongoing road projects on schedule, the minister met with concrete suppliers on Sunday to address concerns over delays in concrete deliveries.
According to the Public Works Ministry, contractors have reported that slow supply is hindering progress and could impact the March 31 deadline set by the minister for the completion of all road projects in the region.
The meeting provided suppliers with an opportunity to discuss challenges and find solutions to ensure the timely completion of the works.
This is not the first time the ministry has issued a stern warning to concrete suppliers.
Just last month, the ministry noted that delinquent suppliers risked being blacklisted following a series of complaints from contractors regarding the supply of concrete for government projects.
Issues raised included delays, inconsistent quantities, and substandard quality.
Contractors reported being forced to wait for extended periods—even after making advance payments—sometimes for as long as three weeks.
Additionally, through its independent testing mechanisms, the ministry discovered that some suppliers had provided concrete that severely fell short of technical requirements, including PSI specifications.
Moving forward, the ministry stated that such issues would no longer be tolerated and that failure to comply with required standards and delivery timelines would result in immediate and severe consequences.
