DUE to the increasing demands of the marine transport network of moving items to and from the interior and along to the coast of Guyana, Machinery Corporation (MACORP) plans to construct a wharf adjacent to the MACORP Headquarters at Plantation Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), along the right bank of the Demerara River.

A project summary was recently submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for review.

According to the project summary, the wharf will comprise a total estimated area of 1430.36m2, with a length of 85.344m (280ft) and width 16.764m (55ft).

The site is approximately 2.4 km (1.53mil) from Agricola and 5.4 km (3.36 mil) from the centre of Georgetown. The wharf itself will be approximately 277.3m (909.8 ft) from the main MACORP building.

The company said that it is always seeking to better its customers across Guyana.

“This commitment has been combined with a proactive approach to the rapid growth rate of Guyana’s economy, particularly in the energy sector. As such, a decision was made to soon embark on the construction of a wharf at our Providence, East Bank Demerara location,” the project summary said.

The project and the proposed structure are intended to be used for the loading and offloading of various heavy-duty equipment, machinery, spares and various construction materials.

This will contribute to the transport network of moving such items to and from the interior and along the coast.

“The dedicated size of the wharf is estimated to be length 85.344m (280ft) and width 16.764m (55ft). We intend to approach this project in compliance with all necessary regulations that will ensure it is done safely and with all environmental considerations,” the company stated.

Additionally, the construction and operation of the new wharf will provide job opportunities for the local community and will reflect the intentions of the company to be more competitive in the market by supplying different solutions for foreign and local companies in the industry.

After the construction phase has finished, the company will utilise the newly constructed wharf for the berthing of various vessels. A full-time team of 15 employees will be at the site to facilitate the operations.

Types of vessels to be docked include barges, tugs, and marine vessels. The construction team is expected to comprise 30 employees working on the project.

MACORP expects that the construction of this wharf will contribute to the expanding mining and construction sectors.