Water concessionaire fined R$279,000 after woman suffers accident after falling into hole on street in Manaus

Motorcyclist falls into hole and is injured in the North Zone of Manaus The Águas de Manaus dealership was fined R$279,000 after a woman fell off her motorcycle on Omágua Street, in the Nossa Senhora de Fátima community, Novo Aleixo neighborhood, North Zone of Manaus. The accident happened on the 5th. According to the Regulatory Agency for Delegated Public Services of the Municipality of Manaus (Ageman), the penalty was applied after an inspection that identified flaws in the restoration of the asphalt during sewage network works. Ageman reported that the company was notified to urgently restore the road, to ensure safety for drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians. In a statement, the concessionaire said that the asphalt restoration of the street has been completed. The teams continue to work on the surrounding roads, carrying out inspections to identify possible occurrences. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp Águas de Manaus also informed that it provided all necessary assistance to the resident involved in the accident and that it remains in contact to compensate for the losses. Check out the note in full below. In recent days, more than 300 streets and avenues were inspected by Ageman. Teams visit construction sites daily to check the quality of the asphalt restoration. Motorcyclist falls into a hole and is injured in the North Zone of Manaus Photo: Reproduction/Social Networks In addition to the official schedule, inspectors also identify unforeseen problems, such as leaks, and notify the company when they find irregularities. Ageman's CEO, Ebenezer Bezerra, highlighted that supervision will remain rigorous and that the agency will adopt all measures provided for in the concession contract whenever failures are found in the provision of the service. "Whenever irregularities are found that compromise the quality of the service and harm the safety of the population, Ageman will apply the appropriate administrative measures, including the imposition of penalties on the concessionaire", he stated. The agency reinforced that residents can help with inspections, informing places where the asphalt presents problems after works by Águas de Manaus. Complaints can be made via the Ombudsman's WhatsApp numbers: 98842-2919 and 98410-3247. Note Águas de Manaus Águas de Manaus informs that the asphalt restoration of Omágua Street has been completed. The teams continue to work on the surrounding roads, carrying out inspections to identify possible occurrences. Águas de Manaus also informs that it provided all necessary assistance to the resident involved in the accident that occurred in the Nossa Senhora de Fátima community, in the north of the city, and that it remains in contact to compensate for the losses resulting from the incident. The concessionaire remains at the disposal of Ageman and other competent bodies to provide all necessary clarifications and support. Ageman fines Águas de Manaus after inspecting the scene of an accident with a motorcyclist in the Nossa Senhora de Fátima neighborhood and requests the road to be recovered with maximum urgency Photo: Divulgação/Ageman