The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into the award of the 2016 contract to Dutch firm LievenseCSO to conduct a feasibility study and design of a new Demerara Harbour Bridge, according to Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill.
Speaking during the installation of the new Board of Directors for the Demerara Harbour Bridge Company (DHBC) on Friday, Edghill was quoted by the Department of Public Information (DPI) as saying, “There is an active police investigation as it relates to spending and actions as it relates to the last proposed bridge that was to be built, and the contract that was issued to that company, where there were concerns that due process was not followed.”
A DPI report said Edghill noted that he was recently informed of the investigation and that it follows a formal complaint to law enforcement. “Some members of staff and previous directors have been asked to co-operate with the police and to give statements,” he added.