MINISTER of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on Tuesday, conducted a site visit and inspection of the government-operated asphalt plant, underscoring the need for improved operational performance to support the country’s expanding infrastructural programme.

Accompanied by a team of senior technical officers from the ministry, the minister toured the facility’s compound and processing units to assess current operational capacity and identify areas requiring immediate attention.

Following the inspection, Minister Edghill met with the plant’s staff and management, where he outlined expectations for the facility’s operations, focusing on three main areas: quality control, production efficiency, and management systems.

During the engagement, the minister stressed the importance of maintaining high standards in asphalt production, noting that the material plays a critical role in the durability of the national road network. He instructed technical staff to ensure that all output meets required specifications to support long-term road performance.

The minister also highlighted the need to increase production efficiency, pointing to the government’s accelerated infrastructure timetable and the importance of avoiding delays in road construction and maintenance projects.

In addition, he called for stronger management and oversight at the facility, emphasising accountability and improved workflows to ensure the plant operates efficiently within the public sector.

The visit concluded with staff indicating their willingness to work closely with the ministry’s leadership to implement the directives outlined during the inspection.