“Children from Albouystown go to West Ruimveldt Primary and this bridge is a great relief for them because, during rainy weather, people used have to hop and skip down the dam. So, now they have a bridge, they are happy.”
This was the sentiment of Roy Chapman, one of the Laing Avenue residents, who believes a recently constructed bridge that links Laing Avenue and La Penitence, will play a critical role in students getting to school on time, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
The $3M bridge, built through a joint effort by the Ministry of Communities and the Mayor and City Council, is the first of its kind for the community, DPI said.