THE Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport signed another contract with BK Construction yesterday, for works to be completed on Guyana’s synthetic track at Leonora, West Coast Demerara. The $124M deal was awarded for the laying of the asphaltic compound (middle layer) and the job is expected to be completed within a period of six months.
Speaking at the signing, in his ministry, Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said that aspect of the track is very important, as it relates to durability of the structure.
“As seen in construction, if enough focus is not placed in the middle of the track, it will eventually deteriorate,” he pointed out.
Dr. Anthony said geotextile material, permeable fabrics which, when used in association with soil have the ability to separate, filter, reinforce, protect, or drain to prevent instability, have been recommended to prevent instability of the track.
While this and several other contracts, totalling approximately $500M have been given out, he said one for the construction of the seating stands is still to be looked at.
“We are putting in place seating for eight thousand persons and it is being fully financed by the Government of Guyana,” Dr. Anthony said.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Alfred King, briefing the media previously, had said the design for the track was being done in phases and good quality work is expected from the contractors.