– Several city roads to be reconstructed
Ensuring that every segment of the Guyanese population is engaged before the launch of major developmental projects is a key ingredient of Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Government.
Keeping with this directive, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, visited several major access roads in Georgetown where expansion and rehabilitation works will soon commence.
During the visit, the minister engaged residents and debriefed them on the temporary inconvenience they may likely endure during the reconstruction process.
Minister Edghill introduced the contractors of each road project and pleaded with residents for their cooperation.
Below is a table that shows the project location, approximate costs and the length of roads to be expanded.
LocationsMetresCostAubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Well Road to Blacka Canal620 m$773,134,300Sussex Street-West of Cemetery Road, St Stephens Street to Saffon Street685 m$515,805,750Sussex Street- West of Cemetery Road to St Stephens1100 m$1,117,646,100Sussex Street- Cemetery Road to Mandela Avenue $1,010,822,500Princess Street- Cemetery Road to St Stephens Street1070 m$694,443,300Princess Street-Cemetery Road to St Stephens Street to High Street730 m$556,059,750Homestretch Avenue (Phase 2)620 m$174,371,650Conversation Tree Bypass- Eastern section, Dennis Street to Sheriff Street with Francois and Enachu (Phase 2)1110 m$1,520,584,650Conversation Tree Bypass- Western section, new alignment with contractor to Sheriff Street via Garnett and Duncan Streets1150 m$1,054,847, 650Carifesta Avenue (Phase 2)1500 m$1,498,949,050
Apart from enhancing the infrastructural landscape of the country, the new thoroughfares will promote safety, reduce travel time and create employment for residents.
“This improvement means businesses in this area will see tremendous growth upon completion. The little inconvenience that you will be having will eventually pay off,” the minister said.