And while we spoke to the mayor on the acquisition of new vehicles, we took the opportunity to ask him about the street works on Holy Emmanuel Street, something this administration promised in their manifesto. He says although they are more than willing to commit themselves to the work but the problem that is holding them back is financing. Here's is what the mayor told us.
Bernard Wagner, Mayor
"On the matter of Holy Emmanuel Street - that's a huge project. We are waiting confirmation in respect to the bond, because before you do these projects you have to get funding. We cannot undertake any project without adequate funding and that is why we are still awaiting approval on the bond."
Reporter
"What is the timeline?"
Bernard Wagner, Mayor
"We met with the Central Bank just prior to the Christmas break. We have a few glitches that we need to sort out in respect to the municipal offer. That is set for late January when we go back to them with our plan in respect to some of the matters that they brought up. I can't give you a timeline on that. That's solely up to the government and the minister of finance."
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