THE Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is collaborating with the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to rehabilitate and further upgrade the roads within Port Kaituma, Region 1, to support mining and other activities.

Rehabilitation work was previously awarded to a contractor who failed to commence work, and due diligence saw the quick termination of that contract and rebidding.

According to a statement from the Natural Resources Ministry, the intended work will be done in two phases. Phase One aims at restoring the road to its original lateritic finish, while Phase Two aims at providing an asphaltic surface layer as the wear course.

The GGMC has already received bids for Phase One and the evaluation is in process.

Additionally, the GGMC is inviting bids for Phase Two, following which an evaluation will be done and construction work will start after Phase One is complete.

Meanwhile, the Natural Resources Ministry, through the GGMC, will continue to lend support to the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development in recognition of the importance of mining and its contribution to the economy.