RUSAL repairs Kwakwani main access road
RUSAL has commenced repairing the main access road in Kwakwani, which has been in a state of disrepair
RUSAL has commenced repairing the main access road in Kwakwani, which has been in a state of disrepair

By Vanessa Braithwaite

MANAGEMENT of the RUSAL Bauxite Company has made good on its promises to provide assistance to several hinterland communities in which the company operates. These communities include Kwakwani, Lathersville, Ariama and Horuru.Company representatives had met Regional Vice-Chairman Elroy Adolph, Councillor Lewis and community leaders and made several promises to assist the communities, especially in the area of public infrastructure; and those promises have been fulfilled.

The company has commenced repairing the main access road in Kwakwani, which is currently in a state of disrepair. To this end, it has donated 40 gallons of fuel and the materials needed to repair the road. With the absence of a regular garbage collection system, the company also donated a brush cutter, 30 gallons of fuel for the community tractor to commence garbage collection, and 40 gallons of lube oil for servicing of the tractor.

Residents have previously been using their trucks and tractors to have the roads repaired and the community cleaned up. The Regional Vice Chairman has said he embraces this venture, as Kwakwani will be hosting several events in recognition of the Jubilee Year celebration.

“We are looking to keep the area clean, and a clean environment is good; and that is the President’s initiative — to have a green Guyana, and we in Kwakwani are working on having a clean community for our 50th anniversary celebration,” he said.

Rusal will, however, not be assisting in repairing the Linden to Kwakwani access road, as it is felt that the loggers are responsible for the deplorable state of the road and should therefore play a role in having it repaired.

Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson disclosed to the community that $100 million have been allocated in this year’s budget for repairs and construction of the Kwakwani access road and community roads. He also said he is securing a loan for the asphalting of those roads.

The residents of Kwakwani have applauded the contributions of RUSAL, and hope that they will continue to help the community. The company has also promised to continue employing residents of the community in an effort to decrease the unemployment rate there.

 

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