– Guyoil service station opens for business
The Guyoil Service Station at Diamond, one of the distinguishing features of the rapidly developing community on the East Bank of Demerara, opened its doors to motor vehicle operators Wednesday last.
The gas station, located obliquely opposite the East Bank Demerara Regional Hospital and adjacent to the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry, which is under construction, is also built to house a convenience store. The Government Information Agency (GINA) yesterday visited the service station and spoke with motor vehicle operators and other commuters who felt that the establishment will significantly reduce the length of time and distance taken to procure fuel, particularly for people in the Diamond/Grove area.
Salesman Farouk Khan said, “It’s going to save us, because we got to go to Providence and Friendship for kerosene and fuel, which is quite a distance. Now we can stay right here and get our fuel.”
Others who traverse the area on a daily basis shared similar sentiments. They consider it a great achievement for the East Bank of Demerara.
The Guyoil Service Station joins the list of reputable landmarks in the community. Among these are the East Bank Demerara Regional Hospital, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), under construction, a modern police station and the Diamond Secondary School.
The Diamond/Grove housing scheme benefited from in excess of $2B, fifty percent of which was invested by Government to propel development in the area in terms of roads, drainage, culverts, bridges and a water supply system.
Included in the list is a paved corridor to promote traffic safety and a pedestrian crossing, along with a pedestrian walkway and a bus shed. Traffic lights were also erected to promote road safety.
Diamond boasts an occupancy rate of over 40,000 residents and is regarded as one of the largest emerging urban centres. (GINA)