Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill yesterday launched enhancement projects valued at almost $1.5 billion in total for Independence Boulevard and Cemetery Road, Georgetown, which he said would to transform the surrounding communities from the “ghetto” to a “valued” part of the capital city.
Edghill announced that works would commence immediately and are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
“Albouystown, East, Middle Road must move from being shantytown into being part of the development of the Georgetown city as this country modernises… The Government of Guyana through its various initiatives and engagement, we are committed to bringing improvement in the lives and livelihood of people all across Georgetown,” Edghill yesterday afternoon during his address at the launch.