As part of Guyana’s ongoing infrastructure development, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, along with officials from the Special Projects Unit (SPU) and technical staff, met with residents of the East Bank Demerara on Sunday to discuss the rehabilitation of the road corridor from Diamond to Good Success.

Minister Edghill informed the gathering that the three-month restoration project, now underway, has been divided into five lots. To foster collaboration and harmony, he introduced the five contractors responsible for rehabilitating the concrete road connecting Grove, Diamond, and Heroes Highway.
Highlighting the project’s impact, Minister Edghill explained that heavy vehicles would use a single lane on the main road during the rehabilitation, which will proceed simultaneously across the five lots. He urged residents to work closely with the contractors to ensure timely completion of the project and expressed gratitude for their cooperation, despite temporary inconveniences.

“While we may suffer inconvenience, I want you to start thinking about the overall benefit,” Minister Edghill said, emphasizing the long-term advantages of the restored roadway.
The meeting also provided a platform for residents to raise concerns. Minister Edghill tasked the Diamond-Grove Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) with developing strategies to address parking issues for homeowners during the construction phase.
SPU Head Collin Gittens assured residents that work would proceed around the clock. He outlined the scope of the project, which includes the development of new sewers and the construction of a roadway from subsurface layers to asphalt. Gittens also committed to addressing water infiltration concerns raised by residents, ensuring that corrective measures would be implemented promptly.

The Guyana Police Force pledged their assistance to minimize disruptions and ensure smooth execution of the project. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Works announced plans to release infomercials about alternative routes, encouraging residents to share this information with travelers using the East Bank corridor.

At the meeting’s conclusion, the NDC chairman received the unpriced bill of quantities for the project, and several councillors were introduced to residents as points of contact for reporting concerns.
This comprehensive rehabilitation effort reflects the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure while prioritizing community engagement and collaboration.