WORKS and Infrastructure Minister Jearlean John says she has been updated with respect to plans to restore access to residents of Piparo who were affected by ongoing seismic activity from the area's mud volcano.

In a WhatsApp comment on December 26, John said, "This morning, Boxing Day, the MOWI’s (Ministry of Works and Infrastructure) chief technical officer sent me a report outlining plans for restoration of access with timelines."

She added, "I was informed that WASA (Water and Sewerage Authority) has been carrying out some work and the CTTRC (Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation)."