– following World Bank approval of project
Drainage and irrigation along Guyana’s coast are expected to see significant improvement with the soon-to-commence major rehabilitation work worth some US$45 million on 63 sluices spearheaded by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA)
This announcement was made yesterday by Minister of Agriculture, during a community meeting at Kortberaad Village on the East Bank of Berbice, one of several held with farmers and residents along the Corentyne coast, a release from the Ministry of Agriculture stated.
The World Bank on July 10 announced approval of the US$45m project to help Guyana adapt to climate change and reduce flood risk on its coast.
