Residents of the Dover area are voicing their frustration over what they perceive as neglect from builders, developers, and hotel operators, who they claim are indifferent to their concerns.
Complaints range from noise pollution to environmental hazards. One resident alleged disruptive behavior by some staff members of a popular hotel, who start their day at 5:30 am with loud car radios, slamming doors, and voices echoing through the neighborhood. Another resident complained about the continuous operation of a laundry facility that emits chemical odors and spreads lint, which invades nearby homes, clogging fly screens and air conditioning units. Residents wake up to find a fresh layer of white lint on their furniture and beds every morning, creating daily frustrations.
Moreover, the empty lots serving as car parks have become dumping grounds for garbage, exacerbating the area’s cleanliness issues. Residents also allege that staff from neighboring hotels spend hours smoking marijuana in these lots after work, further adding to the community’s concerns.
Despite years of complaints, they report that their grievances have fallen on deaf ears and they fear that the situation will only worsen with the opening of new developments.
Adding to their woes, a new issue has emerged with a developer converting townhouses into multiple apartments, operating late into the night without intervention from the authorities.
The frustration among the residents underscores broader concerns about development practices and the impact of tourism-driven gentrification on local communities. They call for action from authorities to address these issues before irreparable harm is done to their neighborhood and way of life.