The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

THE Registrar General has hired contractors to repair the air conditioning units at the Registrar General’s department office in Grand Bahama.

Complaints were filed on Tuesday concerning conditions of the office, including visible signs of apparent water damage on ceiling tiles. 

The Registrar General travelled to Freeport and visited the office on Wednesday.

During an inspection, there was no detectable odour and no evidence of any water leaks in the office space, according to a press release.

The Registrar General met with the building owner, David Wallace, and his board and was informed that a preliminary assessment was conducted and there was no leak in the roof.

At the request of the Registrar, Dudley Francis, chief building manager of Grand Bahamas‘ Port Authority Building Inspection Unit, and Mr Cargill, environmental health representative, also inspected the building. 

Following the inspection, it was revealed that after the completion of a major air conditioning repair job at the end of April, one of the units stopped working. It was also discovered that ductwork in the ceiling had been compromised and had resulted in accrued condensation, which leaked onto some of the ceiling tiles in the affected area.

The Registrar was advised there is currently no occurrence of microbial growth and no imminent threat to the staff. 

It was noted, however, that should the issue continue unresolved, the potential damage would be significantly compounded. 

Before leaving Grand Bahama, the Registrar engaged two contractors to assess the units and provide estimates for the repairs necessary to properly secure the environment.