–about repairing or replacing Queenstown high bridge

MINISTER within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MOPI) Annette Ferguson, last Friday conducted an assessment of the Queenstown high bridge on the Essequibo Coast.
According to Bridges and Roads Engineer, Philip Amos, the 99-foot bridge which has been badly in need of repairs for years, is crucial to the transportation of lumber and agricultural produce in the region.

Fitzroy Fredericks, President of the Queenstown Development Association who organised the visit, said that the bridge which had been neglected by both the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and the former government, is a conduit for persons travelling to Bartica and parts of North West, Buckhall, Supenaam Creek, Capoey, Lake Mainstay and Charity.

Bridges similar to the Queenstown high bridge and located in Onderneeming, Annandale, Redlock and Capoey are all in good condition.

Queenstown residents told Minister Ferguson that the leadership of the RDC has continually neglected the maintenance of the bridge, year after year, without giving any explanation, and they are now calling on the authorities to replace the wooden bridge with a concrete one.

Minister Ferguson promised the residents that she will speak with Agriculture Minister Noel Holder, since the bridge at reference falls under his purview as well as the RDC’s, so that together they can reach a collaborative agreement to have the bridge fixed.
Accompanying the minister on her visit to Essequibo besides Mr Amos was Mr Mohamad Juma, MOPI River and Sea Defence Engineer.