Road concreting has begun in the Lightfoot community as part of a broader infrastructure drive in All Saints West, with Member of Parliament Anthony Smith outlining plans to address long-neglected deficiencies across the constituency.
According to Antigua News Room, Smith told constituents that Lightfoot — a community he noted has existed for approximately 45 years — has gone without proper infrastructure for much of that time, and that correcting this is now a central priority of his tenure as the area's parliamentary representative.
"Lightfoot is a community that would have been around now maybe just around 45 years and without infrastructure," Smith said.
The MP said the road works are being built to last, with concrete poured in layers several inches thick to ensure long-term durability. "These are the farm plies. And then we come and we pour the concrete six to eight inches thick so you can have a proper road that will last for years and years to come," he said.
Smith acknowledged that road conditions and drainage have been consistent sources of frustration among residents. "I completely understand our cry for infrastructure," he said, noting that both issues ranked among the top priorities raised during constituency outreach.
Beyond Lightfoot, Smith identified similar infrastructure needs in the communities of Oliver's and Buckleys, and indicated that work will continue across All Saints West as resources become available. "We see the areas, we understand the cry, and we are going to be fixing the roads in the constituency," he said.
The MP added that the programme is being coordinated with public works officials and will proceed in phases, with residents kept informed as individual projects get underway.
