Government has earmarked $1.1 billion to rehabilitate key thoroughfares in Region Nine, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated yesterday.
Listed among the investments is the upgrading of Beverly Hills Drive in Lethem. The contract was awarded to D&R Construction and Machinery Rental to the tune of $150.1 million. The asphalt road project spanning 1,300 metres has made significant progress as the road priming works are complete. The asphalt application process is underway, the release noted.
Further, internal roads at Cenotaph Boulevard, Lethem are also underway providing relief and improved accessibility to residents and road users. These works are valued at $152.9 million and are being undertaken by JJ Mining and Construction. The internal roads at Stock Feeds and St Ignatius, are being rehabilitated by Beerdat Harrinandan Construction to the tune of $145.6 million and preparations for the asphalt application are underway.
The DPI noted that the rehabilitation of crucial roads in the South and Deep South is also progressing with 80 per cent of the works already completed. This includes culvert installations at Parikwarunau as well as grading and backfilling works. Theodore Faria General Contracting Service is executing the works to the tune of $231. 9 million.
Meanwhile, EK’s General Contracting Service is undertaking works in the villages of Karasabai and Cracrana, South Pakaraimas, at some $91.5 million for laterite road maintenance, with preparations underway for site works, including culvert installations.
Another key project is the revamping of roads in Tiger Pond, Paipang, and Taushida valued at $126.5 million and undertaken by Vishal Trucking Master Company.
Meanwhile, Aranaputa Valley Village and Farm Roads, North Rupununi, are also seeing major upgrades to the tune of $115.1 million. The project, which is being executed by Morris Jeffrey Enterprise General Construction is 50 per cent complete and includes the maintenance of a laterite road spanning some 20 kilometres.
According to the release, the aforementioned investments signify a concerted effort by the government to address infrastructural deficiencies in Region Nine, while “prioritising the enhancement of transportation networks crucial for fostering economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainable development in hinterland communities.”
