Residents living in Lima Sands in Region Two have expressed satisfaction that their road is finally undergoing rehabilitation after making such requests for the past four years. They explained that numerous times, at meetings after meetings, they have raised the issue of the need for the road to be rehabilitated.
The road is used to access nature resorts in the area.
During Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo’s recent visit to Region Two, the residents had voiced their concern at a public meeting. Representing the area was former Toshao of Mainstay, Joel Federicks, who told Jagdeo that the road is deteriorating and the last remedial works were conducted during his presidency. Jagdeo in response, promised to look into the matter while informing the gathering that the Regional Administration has received $1billion to boost infrastructure – particularly roads – in the region.
Not long after the meeting, works commenced on the $180 million road project.
When contacted, Regional Vice Chairman, Humace Oodit, said that the region’s engineering department will be monitoring the work to ensure that quality is delivered. He informed that the road is 18 feet wide and 800 metres long.
He also called on residents to overlook the project and to report if they are not pleased. He said that residents have their role to play as stakeholders also.
Meanwhile mayor of Anna Regina, Rajendra Prabhulall, said that the Anna Regina municipality will be on the ground also. Lima Road falls within the municipality and Prabhulall explained that residents made the request and he is happy that the current government is fulfilling such request.
“We are happy for this, such prompt actions, the road had lots of potholes and drivers were refusing to take passengers in, we are glad to get it down,” Anjanie McLenan said.
