{"id":349324,"date":"2025-09-25T12:56:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=349324"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:56:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:56:04","slug":"parl-rep-roland-royer-says-clifton-back-road-proves-no-community-is-left-behind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/parl-rep-roland-royer-says-clifton-back-road-proves-no-community-is-left-behind\/","title":{"rendered":"Parl Rep Roland Royer says Clifton Back Road proves no community is left behind"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_349327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-349327\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-349327\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Agriculture-Minister-Roland-Royer-642x366.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"365\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-349327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Agriculture Minister Roland Royer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Parliamentary Representative for the Cottage Constituency, Roland Royer, has announced that the commissioning of the $1.2 million-dollar Clifton Back Road is a demonstration of the government\u2019s commitment to ensuring that no community, regardless of size, is left behind.<\/p>\n<p>His comments came during a commissioning ceremony held on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p><span data-huuid=\"4905587426104339686\">The project, which began in late 2024, reportedly included 400 meters of roadway rehabilitation, including new slipper drains, retaining walls, culverts, and the replacement of the main water line. It is funded by the Government of Dominica and Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) 10 program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with great pride and gratitude that I stand before you today for the commissioning of the Clifton Back Road, a project made possible\u00a0by\u00a0the government of Dominica, Basic Needs Trust Fund, and administered by the Caribbean Development Bank,\u201d he said. \u201c\u00a0I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the BNTF Country Office and the Ministry of Community Development for organizing this important ceremony.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cFor the residents, it means safer access, improved connectivity and a better quality of life,\u201d Royer said. \u201cIt is a tangible sign of developing and reaching right to your doorsteps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Royer also recognized the Dominica Water and Sewerage Company (DOWASCO), which invested an additional $100,000 in new water lines, \u201censuring that this project meets not just our transportation needs, but also strengthens vital infrastructure for residents.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Parliamentary Representative for the Cottage Constituency, Roland Royer, has announced that the commissioning of the $1.2 million-dollar Clifton Back Road is a demonstration of the government\u2019s commitment to ensuring that no community, regardless of size, is left behind. 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