By Indrawattie Natram
MINISTER of Public Infrastructure, Bishop Juan Edghill, last Saturday afternoon, commissioned a state-of-the-art bridge at Riverstown Village, Essequibo Coast.
The modern edifice which was constructed by H Nauth and Sons Civil Engineering has a price tag of $91M.

During a simple ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open it to vehicular traffic, Minister Edghill said the bridge was constructed from taxpayers’ money in an effort to bring infrastructural development to the Pomeroon-Supenaam region.
The solid concrete bridge replaced an aqua panel bridge which was deteriorating. That bridge is now closed and commuters have started utilising the newly constructed bridge.

“The continuation of the project is to ensure the Essequibo Coast Cinderella County experiences the kind of modernisation and development taking place all across Guyana,” the minister said.
He said the solid concrete bridge will be able to accommodate heavy traffic passing through the region.
Regional Chairperson, Vilma De Silva, remarked that the project is a timely one and one that residents have been waiting on for a long time. She said the bridge will benefit the region tremendously as persons will now have better access.
Immediately after the commissioning, the bridge was put into use. Residents who gathered to witness the commissioning thanked the minister and the Government of Guyana for the initiative.