With $185M in contracts awarded, road works will soon commence in Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo.
This was revealed by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar during a visit to the area today.
A release from his ministry said that part of the works will see four main access roads being rehabilitated. Grubbing and grading and shaping will be also be carried out in the streets leading up to the village’s Health Centre.
Indar said that several contractors will be operating on the streets, as the goal is to complete the works in a timely manner.
The Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Chairman, Vishal Ambedkar said that for many years no works were done under the previous Government although representation was made.
He added that mobilization of the contractors should begin during the week and the works are expected to commence shortly.
Over in Zeelugt North, four streets will also be rehabilitated at an approximate cost of $65M, the release said.