Lima Sands residents are breathing a sigh of relief now that the government has heeded their call for better roads. The community for quite some time has been requesting upgraded roads at meeting after meeting.
A road project which consists of 800 metres of asphalted road has commenced. It will cost the Ministry of Public Works some $136 million.
The project has been awarded to S Jagmohan Construction and Supplies and is earmarked to be completed next year.
Region Two Vice Chair-man, Humace Oodit, said that the project was awarded through the Ministry of Public Works. The road will measure 20 feet in width. To stop erosion, concrete drains will be installed on both sides of the road.
He explained that the project will be done in phases and will be complemented by drains. The process involves the laying of sand followed by a layer of loam, followed by crusher run, and then finally the asphalt will be laid. The concrete drains will be three feet wide by two feet deep.
Oodit pointed out that the construction of concrete drains along paved roadways has been adopted by the engineering department to extend the lifespan of roads.
For years residents have been complaining of the deplorable state of the Lima Sands road. The area is developing into a tourist destination and as such, the road needs to be built. Over 1500 residents will benefit from the project once completed.
“We are happy for this project as it is a real boost for the Lima Sands community and we are glad they are building it to suit the draining of water,” Rosaline Thompson, a resident, said.
Another resident explained that on many occasions drivers have refused to take passengers into the area.
Mayor of the Town of Anna Regina, Rajendra Prabhulall said that he is happy with the construction and noted that works are progressing according to specifications.
