Public, stakeholder engagement paramount for development – Min Edghill

Public consultation ongoing with residents of Duncan and Dennis Streets

– Several city roads to be reconstructed

Ensuring that every segment of the Guyanese population is engaged before the launch of major developmental projects is a key ingredient of Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Government.

Keeping with this directive, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, visited several major access roads in Georgetown where expansion and rehabilitation works will soon commence.

During the visit, the minister engaged residents and debriefed them on the temporary inconvenience they may likely endure during the reconstruction process.

Minister Edghill introduced the contractors of each road project and pleaded with residents for their cooperation.

Below is a table that shows the project location, approximate costs and the length of roads to be expanded.

Locations	Metres	Cost
Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Well Road to Blacka Canal	620 m	$773,134,300
Sussex Street-West of Cemetery Road, St Stephens Street to Saffon Street	685 m	$515,805,750
Sussex Street- West of Cemetery Road to St Stephens	1100 m	$1,117,646,100
Sussex Street- Cemetery Road to Mandela Avenue		$1,010,822,500
Princess Street- Cemetery Road to St Stephens Street	1070 m	$694,443,300
Princess Street-Cemetery Road to St Stephens Street to High Street	730 m	$556,059,750
Homestretch Avenue (Phase 2)	620 m	$174,371,650
Conversation Tree Bypass- Eastern section, Dennis Street to Sheriff Street with Francois and Enachu (Phase 2)	1110 m	$1,520,584,650
Conversation Tree Bypass- Western section, new alignment with contractor to Sheriff Street via Garnett and Duncan Streets	1150 m	$1,054,847, 650
Carifesta Avenue (Phase 2)	1500 m	$1,498,949,050

Apart from enhancing the infrastructural landscape of the country, the new thoroughfares will promote safety, reduce travel time and create employment for residents.

“This improvement means businesses in this area will see tremendous growth upon completion. The little inconvenience that you will be having will eventually pay off,” the minister said.