THE community of Agricola, East Bank Demerara is set to benefit from drainage works that are slated to commence next week.

Several drains and alleyways have already been identified for clearing to kick-start the clean-up campaign.

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, consulted with residents on Tuesday, keeping them updated with the government’s plan for the community.

This was a follow-up to a visit by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on February 26.

Several residents are eagerly awaiting the commencement of the project.

Living in the community for over 30 years, Carol Bollers said, “We are really satisfied and we are grateful because he was here today…I think the government is making progress because you can see from time-to-time things [are] being done.”

Meanwhile, Minister Indar assured residents of the government’s commitment to providing better drainage to alleviate flooding, in keeping with the manifesto’s promises.

“I want the people in the community to get the work and do the work. So, from next week, we are going to start this process. We will do the documents this week,” he said.

Engineers have already inspected the work, and the cost to carry out the project is currently being examined.

The minister assured that residents who have signaled their interest will get the opportunity to be employed on these projects to generate income for their families.

Minister Indar said this is a demonstration of the government’s intent for developing communities across the country, and Agricola will not be left behind.