CEB gets new diesel generators: Inhabitants do not want power plant in their vicinity

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) has received its new diesel electric generators on Wednesday evening. It was quite a sight for inhabitants of the region who stood by the roadside to watch the special convoy transporting the engines. However, not everyone is happy with the revamped production capacity of the St-Louis power station. Some inhabitants have petitioned the environmental tribunal seeking an interim order to stop the operations of the power station. According to the petitioner's spokesperson, Abdool Farade Nunnoo, a court ruling will be handed out in the upcoming days.

In the meantime, the newly received power generators are currently being commissioned at the St-Louis plant, while neighbours claim its activities is having a negative impact on their health. The petitioners appeared in court during the week and have requested an interim order be issued to stop any further works at the station.