THE Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) Regional Democratic Council (RDC), on Wednesday last, signed a contract for the landscaping of an Independence Park in the Town of Anna Regina.

The contract was awarded, on Independence Day, to Imam Bacchus and Sons Limited at a cost of $1.9 million; the park will be located east of the Anna Regina High Bridge, just next to State House. The contractors have three months to complete the project.

Regional Executive Officer, Devanand Ramdatt, said the region has embarked on several activities to enhance the Town of Anna Regina, and the park is just an example. He noted that the Bush Lot settlement was recently recommissioned and that solar lights will be installed around the monument soon by businessman, Daleep Singh.

“We are doing this because, you as a citizen, must know how public funds are spent, the bills of quantity will be circulated and will be given to the Anna Regina Town Council… We also want other stakeholders to be a part of this.

“While Agriculture is the main economic activity in this region, we cannot settle for this traditional sector alone. We need to focus on tourism which has tremendous potential,” Ramdatt said.

Ramdatt said plans are in place for seating, as well as installation of solar panels and fencing, after the park is fully established.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of Imam Bacchus and Sons Limited, Aadil Baksh, said that he is anxious to commence the project, noting that residents will now have more recreational parks to relax.

The region’s Superintendent of Works, Deoshankar Mohan, said the works entail the raising of the concrete walkway around the plot of land by eight inches, the installation of concrete blocks, as well as sand filling and casting. He said that landfilling will be done inside the park to alleviate flooding.

Mayor of the Town of Anna Regina, Rajendra Prabhulall, commended the initiative and noted that town council will be monitoring the works keenly.