Construction for the “safe space” recreational area along the Lamaha Street corridor in Georgetown is advancing and the site may be open for public use by Valentine’s Day.
Stabroek News yesterday visited the site, located between Camp and Parade streets, it observed that a walkway was completed along with asphalted parking lots on both sides of it. Columns have also been erected for the placement of lights.
Speaking to the Department of Public Information (DPI) last Friday, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill said the area would also have benches, water fountains and a green space.
The minister noted that the benches, lights and two fountains will be donated by a member of the private sector.
Edghill also said that the safety of drivers was also considered and as a result “crash-bars” would be placed on both sides of the parking lots. “For the safety of vehicles, when they come to park, on both sides we are putting in what they call crash-bars, so that even if a driver accelerates, they won’t run off the edge of the trench,” he was quoted as saying.
Edghill stated that Guyanese should be able to use the recreational space by Valentine’s Day.
An additional part of the project entails the placement of an Art Gallery and Food Court to be housed in the building found between Parade Street and Main Street.
The DPI report noted that work on that aspect of the project is also progressing.
The idea to build a “safe space” along the corridor was conceived by President Irfaan Ali.
