THE Ministry of Public Works will be moving ahead with plans to remove all derelict vehicles, materials and other encumbrances left on or at the side of the roadways.
According to a press release from the ministry, this initiative forms part of the National Clean-Up Exercise that starts today.

“This exercise will continue in varying forms, in sections of Georgetown and throughout the country,” the Public Works Ministry said, adding: “The ministry, therefore, gives notice to the public, specifically the owners of these derelict vehicles to have them removed immediately, within the next 24 hours, or have them removed by the ministry’s clean-up team.”

With the latter choice, the ministry will not be responsible for any damage or loss when these derelict vehicles and encumbrances are removed.

The National Cleanup and Derelict Vehicle Removal Exercise is being carried out in accordance with the Laws of Guyana, Section 29 of the Road Act Cap. 51:01 – seizure and disposal of property obstructing road Act.

The exercise is being carried out to protect citizens, promote road safety, and improve the flow of traffic, especially in the event of emergencies.

“The Minister of Public Works, and by extension the Government of Guyana, thanks citizens and visitors to our country for their usual cooperation and support,” the ministry said.
All derelict vehicles will be taken to the Public Work Ministry’s dumpsite for derelict items, which is located in Laluni and could be accessed from the Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke/Linden Highway entrance.