Following years of flooding woes in Sunset Crest, Holetown, residents are optimistic that this year’s hurricane season will not see as much flooding as previous years, after extra measures were taken to avoid major impact.

The canal has frequently overflowed its banks and flooded their homes over the years, but they believe this year should be different as the government has made moves to ensure problematic areas were addressed and neighbourhood groups are collaborating to keep their areas clear.

One resident who has lived at Jamestown Park for 39 years recalled stories of what she and her neighbours dealt with in the past.