Approximately 250 residents of Establishment Road, Koberimo within the Northwest District, Region One will soon benefit from improved access to their community when a nearly $13 million road construction project is completed.
So said two ministers of government, Nigel Dharamlall and Collin Croal, who recently inspected the ongoing works being undertaken by contractor, International Imports and Supplies, according to a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Speaking with residents along the dam that will be transformed into a road, Dharamlall said, “We would like you to have a properly constructed road. We don’t want you to have a dam constructed and in a few months after… it is destroyed…It will ease your access in and out of this area.”
Dharamlall said the road will enhance the community’s standard of living as children in particular will enjoy a smoother commute to school and health emergencies will be handled more efficiently. Dharamlall added that the upgrades are on par with Government’s plans to develop Region One as the first phase of the project was included in the 2020 Emergency Budget and other works are to be done through Budget 2021.
The project falls under the Regional Democratic Council and was decided on following consultations with the community to assess residents’ needs. The drainage works for Phase One are set to be completed within two weeks. The community will receive first time access to electricity. Additionally, Croal said water services will be enhanced for Koberimo residents. “The intention is to link all the communities in the township from Wanaina, going all the way to [Mabaruma] settlement. So, everybody will receive similar amount of pressure, including Kumaka.”
The engagement with Koberimo residents was part of a series of meetings spearheaded by Dharamlall and Croal across Region One, DPI said.
