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Public Health Department

The general functions of the department are as follow:

  • Preparation of Work Programme and Progress Report
  • Investigation of Complaints
  • Preparation of Reports and Special Programmes
  • Evaluation of Reports
  • Preparation of Public Notices
  • Preparation of Schedule and Updates
  • Public Lectures / Training Programmes

The specific functions of the sub-units are as follow:

The San Juan Market has the potential to be an economic magnet for small and micro businesses.

The market is the location for the retail of fresh produce from the northern agriculture areas of Santa Cruz and the southern areas in Aranguez. The market is owned and managed by the Corporation and houses agricultural and livestock vendors offering a variety of agricultural products. There are currently between 75‐ 100 vendors operating out of this building and numerous other agro vendors and other retail outlets spilled over into streets and private outlets alike.

BOOTH AND STALLS

Type of Booth/Stalls Number of booth/stalls
Vegetable stalls 143
Vendor booth / Dry goods stalls 16
Retail booths (upstairs) 51
Food court booths (upstairs) 8

MEAT AND FISH SECTION

  • The fish area is separate from the meat area to avoid cross contamination.

OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS

  • Monday – Saturday 6:00am -6:00pm
  • Sunday and Public Holidays – 6:00am -11:00am
  • Field Surveys.
  • Pre-Baiting and Baiting Operations.
  • Revisits.

Solid Waste Collection

  • Preparation and updating of refuse collection schedules.
  • Preparation of proposals/contracts for special events (e.g. Carnival/Easter and Clean up Campaigns)
  • Analysis of reports prepared by surveillance team.

Faecal Waste Collection

  • Scheduling of house visits / routing.
  • Field supervision.
  • Supervision of pre inspection team.
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  • Inspections / Patrol.
  • Service of Notices.
  • Removal of Derelicts.
  • Surveys.
  • Liaison with Water and Sewage Authority and Fire Services.
  • Supervision of Water Distribution Exercise.

Water Supply Applicant Information Form:

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  • Inspection of Field Work.
  • Cleaning of Drains and abandoned lots (on request ONLY)
  • Supervision of external contractors who provide waste collection and open tray services throughout the Region.
  • Monitoring of scavenging districts.
  • Reporting on indiscriminate dumping.
  • Preparation of cartage receipts for the purpose of payment.
  • Maintenance of Market facilities.
  • Maintenance of Promenade Facilities.
  • Collection of fees for use of facilities.
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Internal Complaint Form

Monitoring eradicating of the Giant African Snails (G.A.S) throughout the district.

Educating burgesses on proper eradication techniques, the impact and other relevant information relating to the Giant African Snails (G.A.S).