SEVERAL transformational infrastructural projects are ongoing across Georgetown, according to the Ministry of Public Works.
A number of those projects are currently being undertaken under various categories such as road enhancements, miscellaneous roads and urban renewal projects.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Public Works, some of those ongoing projects include, the rehabilitation and upgrading of Lamaha Street at different sections and the upgrading of sections of Aubrey Barker Road among others.
Other ongoing works include the upgrading of Sheriff Street to Middleton Street and Middleton Street to Station Street, the upgrading of Seawall Road from Pegasus to High Street and even the construction of a parking area along seawall road.
Meanwhile, several projects were listed as completed from the year 2022, which included the enhancement of avenues along Waterloo Street and even Carmichael Street along with the rehabilitation of roads in several areas.
The Government of Guyana has been on an aggressive campaign to improve the region’s infrastructure since 2020.
Just last week, President, Dr Irfaan Ali while inspecting ongoing projects, said that the magnitude of the ongoing transformational works is expected to transform Guyana’s urban centres and improve traffic flow in various areas.
The Head of State was at the time inspecting the ongoing project to widen corridors from Conversation Tree to Dennis Street.
These enhancement works, he said, will also add value to the areas and have a significant social and economic impact on the communities.
Added to this, in previous reports, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill had said that the Ministry is working to ensure that these rollover projects across the region are implemented at an accelerated pace to benefit the citizens.
As such, the ministry is expected to continue developing and enhancing its road projects nationwide this year. Over $136 billion was set aside in this year’s budget to advance infrastructural projects across the country.
