The sea defence project which is currently being executed by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure on the West Coast of Demerara was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Acting Head Kemraj Parsram recalls.
Speaking to Stabroek News on Tuesday, Parsram confirmed that the project was approved by the EPA prior to last year’s commencement.
Concerns were raised about the project after residents had reported to Stabroek News that the contractor was clearing mangroves on the Ruimzigt shore in order to place man-made structures.
However, Senior Engineer Jermaine Braithwaite had