Government is currently spending over $95 million in works to alleviate the flooding being experienced by residents along the Demerara River in Linden, Region Ten.
A Department of Public Information (DPI) yesterday informed that a fortified river defence structure is being constructed along the Wismar shore to the tune of $95.7 million to absorb the impact of waves on the natural and built environment, according to Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill at a site inspection visit on Wednesday.
The project spans some 175 metres in length and is slated to be completed by mid-August.