The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 4 February, 2019, septage disposal operations will take place.

Works will be conducted daily between 7.30am and 4.00pm, and it’s anticipated that weather permitting, the disposal operations will last a week.

These operations may result in unpleasant odours being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. Despite the unpleasant odour, the Ministry assures there are no environmental risks to area residents.

The public is reminded that the Tynes Bay Septage Receiving Facility collects residential and commercial cesspit waste from around the Island. Every six months, the Facility is required to remove these waste solids, and transport these to Marsh Folly. The Ministry uses best health and safety and environmental practices while executing these procedures.

The Ministry would like to thank the public for their patience, co-operation and understanding while these necessary works are conducted.

• Press release from the Ministry of Public Works