RESIDENTS of Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, in Region Six, are set to see major improvements in their community as the government moves forward with a G$1.6 billion road rehabilitation project.
On Wednesday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, along with Regional Chairman David Armogan and engineers from the Ministry of Public Works, announced the rehabilitation of 43 roads during a meeting with residents.

At the meeting, Minister Edghill handed over the unpriced Bill of Quantities for the roadworks, signaling the start of a much-anticipated project aimed at improving infrastructure in the area. Contracts were signed just over a week ago, and construction will commence immediately.
The roads will be built to rigid pavement standards, with completion expected by December 31, 2024.

“This is a commitment by the government to improve the quality of life for residents in this community,” Minister Edghill said. “We are not just building roads, we are building opportunities for better access to services, economic activities, and overall development.”
In a separate meeting later that afternoon in the Mibicuri area, Minister Edghill announced that an additional 44 community roads will also be rehabilitated. This brings the total number of roads to be rehabilitated in the Black Bush Polder area to 108, all of which are slated for completion by the end of the year.

Residents expressed their gratitude to the Government of Guyana for the much-needed intervention, which they believe will significantly improve transportation, access to essential services, and economic opportunities in the region.
“These road upgrades will transform our daily lives, making it easier for us to commute, do business, and access healthcare and education,” one resident shared during the meeting.

The government’s investment in the Black Bush Polder area is part of a broader national infrastructure development plan aimed at improving connectivity and fostering economic growth in rural communities. Minister Edghill reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructural projects that enhance the well-being of residents across the country.