GWP: No injuries reported in Rustaveli Avenue incident; site works continue uninterrupted

Georgian Water and Power (GWP) has released a statement regarding an incident that occurred within the water supply network rehabilitation area on Rustaveli Avenue.

According to the statement, a severe breach of occupational health and safety standards and contractual terms was identified, as a young child was present inside the tipper truck involved.

“During rehabilitation works on the water supply network on Rustaveli Avenue, a tipper truck belonging to a GWP contractor company drove near the edge of a trench, causing the soil to collapse and the vehicle to slide. While attempting to free the vehicle, the truck overturned, causing further damage to the trench.

No injuries resulted from the incident. Work at the site continues without interruption as normal.

Georgian Water and Power stresses that a gross violation of occupational safety regulations and contractual obligations was uncovered: a young child was inside the tipper truck.

Relevant GWP departments are investigating the event on-site to establish the exact circumstances. Immediately upon completion of the inquiry, the company will take legal measures against the contractor organisation as stipulated by contract and governing law,” the GWP statement reads.