The cost to repair the damage done to the Demerara Harbour Bridge by a fuel tanker on Sunday stands at approximately $20 million.
General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) Rawlston Adams told Stabroek News yesterday that a report of the investigations into accident as well as the presumed cost for the repairs was sent to the lawyers of the responsible shipping company, Pritchard Gordon Tankers of the United Kingdom, on Tuesday afternoon. He added that a commitment has been given by the company to cover the costs.
Repair works commenced around 22:00 hrs on Wednesday and lasted until 03:30 hrs yesterday. During this time, the