Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Friday that the proposed expansion to four lanes of the highway between New Amsterdam and Moleson Creek in Berbice will cost approximately US$400 million. He said the government has already allocated US$100 million towards this endeavour in the 2023 budget.
Jagdeo, who was speaking at the launch of the construction of the stadium and multipurpose facility at Palmyra, said that the 2023 budget allocation of US$100 million was to ensure that the expansion of the four-lane highway will commence this year.
Referring to his party’s manifesto, Jagdeo pointed out that the stadium was not included; the promise was for the building of a multipurpose centre. However, the stadium was later decided upon. “We are not limiting our expenditure only to the stadium. The stadium is important but we are focusing on jobs and opportunities for people in this region,” he added.