Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill has told residents along the East Bank corridor that the Government of Guyana will ensure the successful completion of the planned Road Development Project starting at Diamond/ Grove, a release from the Ministry stated yesterday.
Edghill made these remarks on Thursday when he met with residents and representatives from the Diamond/Grove Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC). He was accompanied by a technical team from the Ministry of Public Works for a consultation on the project. Using a PowerPoint presentation, details were shared regarding the upcoming works, changes, and improvements along the route.
“This entire section from Diamond will be upgraded: but from Dia-mond to Good Success will be done by the Ministry’s Special Projects Unit.” … “The rest of the road from Good Success to Timehri will be done by a contractor who won the bid,” Edghill explained.
He also informed those present that the government in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will be funding the road upgrade.
“With financing from the IDB, we have approval for the upgrade from Good Success to Timehri, but with additional funds from the Government of Guyana, we are anticipating to make from the Soesdyke Junction to the Timehri a four-lane road.”
Work on the East Bank Public Road is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2024.
Meanwhile, Edghill cautioned residents that development comes with some level of inconvenience and sought their support in this regard. He expressed optimism that with proper coordination between the Special Projects Unit (SPU) team and the contractor, the road works from the Diamond area to Timehri should go off smoothly without hindrance to the travelling public.
According to the release, the bypass road through Third Avenue, Diamond to Good Success, then to Busby Dam, Craig, will also facilitate lighter motor vehicles. It also informed that the team has introduced a feedback mechanism to accommodate those persons with questions, concerns, or comments about the project.
More information is to be provided but in the meanwhile persons can call either of the following numbers 227-0799 or 225-4742, the release added.
