Story and photos by Indrawattie Natram

THE Pomeroon-Supenaam region is witnessing substantial infrastructural enhancements with the recent award of six contracts worth a total of $185,005,555, promising transformative impacts for several communities.

On Saturday, Regional Executive Officer, Ms. Susanah Saywack, led an inspection team from the Engineering Department, inclusive of Regional Engineer, Mr. Kawan Suchit; Civil Engineer, Mr. Harindra Nandalall; Electrical Engineer, Mr. Avinash Ramlall, and Superintendent of Works, Mr. Saywack Persaud, to the various project sites.

These projects, tendered and awarded by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) of the Ministry of Finance, mark a significant investment in regional development.

Key among the projects is the construction of a farmers’ wharf at Charity, awarded to Triple P Construction & General Supplies for $16,117,780. This infrastructure will greatly benefit farmers transporting produce from Pomeroon to the market, while also serving the local community.

Devonshire Castle community will see enhanced accessibility with the upgrading of its access dam, a project awarded to Guycan Investment for $44,997,320. The upgraded dam, constructed with compacted loam, will provide improved access for residents and rice farmers.

Additionally, Devonshire Castle will benefit from the construction of a new bridge, valued at $25,549,000 and awarded to Pooran Manman General Construction Services. This bridge, a vital access point to farmlands, responds to specific requests from the community.

The Amerindian community of Mainstay/Whyaka will have a new primary school, with K&J Persaud Contracting Service awarded $49,547,655 for the project. This state-of-the-art, two-storey school will feature terrazzo floors on the lower level, porcelain tiles, and seven sanitary blocks, which are all part of a modern learning environment.

Residents of Johanna Cecilia will benefit from the upgrading of Muscle Street, a project awarded to Vision X Construction & Supplies for $25,966,900. This initiative will transform the current loam road into a concrete structure with a concrete drain, enhancing access for local households.

Vilvorden will also see significant improvements with the upgrading of a cross street, awarded to Guycan Investment for $22,826,900. The former mud dam will be upgraded to a concrete road with a concrete drain, greatly improving accessibility and drainage for residents.

These projects are met with widespread appreciation from the communities, with residents acknowledging the government’s efforts to improve their living conditions. In addition to these initiatives, over 21 roads are currently being upgraded in the region under the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, underscoring a broader commitment to regional development and infrastructural enhancement.