Heritage Petroleum Company Limited is continuing its oil accumulation efforts reported along the municipal drain at Point Ligoure, Point Fortin.
In a release, Heritage stated that the company first received reports of the accumulation and immediately initiated its response protocols.
In addition to the ongoing surveillance, containment, cleanup, and remediation work, Heritage said they have deployed additional resources such as booms, vessels and manpower at the site and risk assessments are ongoing.
Heritage Petroleum advises that there are temporary restrictions to unauthorized persons.
The public is therefore advised to comply with all directional signs and instructions and utilise the alternative routes available.