-Uitvlugt residents thank President Ali for new road

AS he continues to stay true to his commitment to improving every community across Guyana, the residents of Uitvlugt Sideline Dam, have expressed their gratitude to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali for fulfilling his promise of enhancing their community.

Subrina Gobin, who was forced to relocate to another part of the community because of the poor state of the dam, explained how impactful and timely the President’s visit was.

“First of all, we were very happy to see not only a government official, but to have the President himself visit and see what was going on was amazing. Unless you live in these types of conditions, only then can you understand the feeling of frustration and helplessness. I once lived in that area of the village, and because of the dam and the poor condition of it, I had to move. For years, we were living in that, and one day the dam was flooded, I was going to work, and I had my child in my hand, and because of the state of the dam both of us went overboard.”

“With that scary experience, that was when I decided that I could not live there anymore, and we moved to another part of the village. Looking at the transformation now and knowing that the people who live in that area would not have been afraid of flooding, they can be more comfortable going to work, and more than anything, the children being able to walk the street and be safer make me feel so much happier,’’ she continued.

While Subrina is grateful for the new street, she is also asking the government to complete the entire pathway up to the end.

“I would also like to say that even though we are happy about the work that is done, I am also asking that the government complete the entire road all the way to the end. We know that this government is developing all the communities in Guyana, and we know that feeling of being seen by them, and not feeling like we are forgotten. So, on behalf of the residents of Uitvlugt, we would like to say thank you, Mr. President, for keeping your promise,” she concluded.

Additionally, Leroy (only name given), another Uitvlugt resident said: “It’s about time somebody paid attention to us; I had no doubt that this government and President would see our struggles. Listen, I don’t care who says what about party and race and all that foolishness; I am with those who are building the country. And I am happy to see the progress in this village and in this country. We are seeing the progress we not just hearing about it.”

“You know how long this road has been in a terrible state, and everybody claiming we are their people, and none of them is helping to fix it. I was so frustrated, but now God knows we thankful to the President and he ministers. We looking nice.”

Meanwhile, the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, explained that the enhancement of every community brings a sense of gratitude after seeing how it has now been beautifully transformed for the people.

“What is happening in Uitvlugt is what we are doing all across Guyana. In some places, the projects are much more. We continue to be committed to all of our people, and we are developing all of our villages, despite the location, or the race of the people. A dam that was once mud is now concrete, and this is another pledge of our president,” Minister Indar stated.

Minister Indar continued, “The President’s involvement in transforming the Sideline Dam at Uitvlugt is in keeping with his dedication to developing all Guyanese and their communities. It is also his way of creating employment for the villagers through these community projects. Throughout Guyana, these developments are happening, and we will continue to do so until every community is enhanced.”

In August of last year, President Ali visited Uitvlugt with his team, which included Minister Indar; the Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, and other Cabinet members. During their visit, the President addressed the concerns of the locals by walking along Sideline Dam (South) and other areas of the neighbourhood.
The 110-metre rigid pavement concrete dam is presently 70 per cent complete, and the pouring of the remaining concrete is anticipated to start shortly.