RESIDENTS living within the Good Hope/Pomona Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Two, especially cash crop farmers, are very thankful for the concrete road that was recently constructed in their community.

The project was executed by the Ministry of Public Works and will bring relief to both farmers and residents.

Residents had approached the NDC requesting the much-needed road works. At that time, it resembled a grass-covered track.

Now that the project is complete, the residents are very thankful to the Government of Guyana for the road. Those who were using it said it was “muddy” and whenever it rained, it was impassable.

Councillor for Good Hope, Devon Tang while speaking on behalf of his community said that the upgrade was badly needed and as such he is very thankful. Further, he said that he is happy for the project and the relief it will bring to residents.

Tang explained that for years, the community was in need of such a project. He thanked the Ministry of Public Works and the Regional Democratic Council for representing the residents.

“We the farmers are very thankful. With the road comes the culvert and this will provide better drainage for the community,” one farmer told this publication.

Another farmer said that the road had grass and with the concrete road, residents’ commute can be easier and more comfortable.

There were loud praises from residents who said that they anticipate more progress in their community.

Many persons in the community depend on cash crop farming for survival.

The ministry has already constructed 37 similar roads in other parts of the region.