Several young people attending a community meeting at De Kinderen West Coast of Demerara called for the establishment of a multi-purpose centre and playground in the area, the Department of Public Information reported yesterday.
The youths were part of an engagement hosted by Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton and Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix.
Colin Henry, one of the young men actively involved in sport, noted that the community has many talented and gifted youths. “We have under-15 footballers who have made the making national team. We have athletes in this community, and we have dancers as well, but we need a proper facility and ground.”
Residents suggested that the old GuySuCo’s “Pay Office” be converted into such a facility since it has suitable space. However, there is a challenge as GuySuCo owns the land, DPI said.
Norton reminded that $7M was released for developments at Boerasirie.
The minister suggested that the community make a decision to spend the monies that were already budgeted. As such, the decision was made to go ahead with the establishment of the Multi-Purpose Facility at Boerasirie.
