Construction of new state-of-the-art facilities for the Police Academy is set to begin soon, as three building contracts were officially handed over to contractors during a ceremony held on location at Dora, Soesdyke/ Linden Highway yesterday.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Andre Ally and Acting Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, presented the contracts to the three contractors: D&S Construction, Orin’s Supreme, and Green Plains Enterprise, a release from the police force said.
The three contracts are for the commencement of the following components that will mark significant milestones in the project:
Access Way:
Contractor: D&S Construction
Contract Sum: $102,688,320
This project will ensure smooth and efficient movement within the facility, supporting both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Lecture Hall:
Contractor: Orin’s Supreme
Contract Sum: $87,830,663
The lecture hall includes 4-6 smart classrooms with IT labs, providing advanced training environments for future law enforcement professionals.
Barracks:
Contractor: Green Plains Enterprise
Contract Sum: $84,973,455
Details: The barracks are integral to the academy’s housing infrastructure and designed to accommodate a significant number of trainees.
The facility will feature an array of specialised buildings and amenities, including:
** A Security Hut with four checkpoints
** An Administrative Building, complete with offices, a registry, and an IT room
** Dedicated Instructors’ and Junior Instructors’ Buildings
Training and Education:
** A fully-equipped gym with saunas for both men and women
** A large auditorium with a multi-purpose space for approximately 1,000 occupants
** Smart classrooms and IT labs in lecture halls
** A Training Studio for practical exercises, including driving simulators and tactical courses
Living and Support Facilities:
** A 5-star dining setup in the kitchen/dining area
** Barracks with phased construction to accommodate trainees
** A Medi-Centre with examination rooms and resting areas
** A Maintenance Building for HVAC, IT, and essential services
Specialized Training Spces:
** A driving circuit replicating various road patterns
** A drill square with an asphalt surface
** An armoury and shooting range
** Recreational spaces, including ball courts and a training pool
The release said that the construction of the new facilities is part of a larger initiative that is aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Guyana Police Force.
The Dora Training Facility will be a comprehensive, state-of-the-art Police Academy that spans 228.85 acres, designed to provide advanced training and administrative facilities, with the primary goal of developing a police force equipped to meet the demands of modern law enforcement.
The first phase of development entails the construction of several other key facilities, including a Training Studio, Instructor’s Building, Kitchen and Dining Hall, and Water Well.
The Dora Training Facility is set to revolutionise law enforcement training in Guyana, providing a cutting-edge environment that will shape the future of policing in the nation, the release added.
Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’ Errol Watts; Head of Strategic Implementation Unit for Police Reform, Woman Superintendent Nicola Kendall; Director of the GPF Academy, Woman Superintendent Sonia Herbert; Head of the Tactical Services Unit, Superintendent Brian Lowenfield, along with engineers and personnel from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Contractors, were also present at the simple handing over ceremony.
