DEVELOPMENT works have begun to transform a large plot of unused land at Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, into a ‘green’ space to benefit residents of the community.
This is according to Georgetown city councillor, Alfonso De Armas, who provided an update on the works that recently began.
De Armas during a recorded interview stated that the area has a tremendous history, as it was one of the first airstrips in Georgetown and after years of bad administration at the City Hall, it was left to deteriorate.
“Today though, I’m proud to say that works to upgrade this park have begun in earnest. It is something that we campaigned on heavily during the local government elections and something that I’m happy to say is a promise that is coming to fruition,” he said.
When completed, he noted that it will be a ‘green’ space in line with President Dr Irfaan Ali’s vision for ‘green’ spaces around Georgetown to make the city ‘green’ again.
He said that this ‘green’ space will be one where families from the constituency and communities around Georgetown can go and enjoy family time.
Further to this, it was noted that for the development works to commence, truckloads of garbage had to be removed from the plot.
De Armas, while speaking on why such a project was not done before, stated, “The City Council has not had the political will or [sic] the financial wherewithal to drive resources to upgrade grounds around the city.”
The city councillor went on to add that as a resident of the constituency, he is happy to see the transformation of the space.
