CLOSE to 3,000 contractors have submitted bids to undertake 30 major projects across Region Six, signalling strong private-sector interest and growing confidence in the region’s expanding development agenda.
The projects, which span critical sectors including education, road infrastructure and drainage, form part of a broader push to modernise public infrastructure, improve accessibility and stimulate economic activity across the region.
According to information gathered, once awarded, the contracts are expected to significantly enhance connectivity, strengthen flood-mitigation systems and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
A substantial portion of the proposed works is focused on drainage and flood control. Among these is the construction of a concrete culvert at Lonsdale Western Canal, aimed at improving water flow and reducing flooding in surrounding communities.
Rehabilitation works are also planned for key protective structures, including the revetment at Koker Sluice End and along the Burn Bush Dam, both of which are critical to coastal defence and water management.
Further interventions will target drainage infrastructure such as the Borlam Sluice and Seawell Sluice, while a new revetment is slated for Sea Well Village, First Street, to strengthen shoreline protection.
On the transportation front, several projects are geared towards improving access for both residents and agricultural stakeholders. These include the construction of a heavy-duty bridge at Limlair, Adventure and a reinforced concrete culvert at First Street Main Access, Fyrish North.
Additional bridge works are planned for Third Street, Rose Hall Town, and Liverpool North, Second Street, where heavy-duty concrete structures will support increased traffic and accommodate larger vehicles.
Road infrastructure will also be upgraded, with new street construction earmarked for Kildonan and Masjid Street in Fyrish South. These works will be divided into two lots to accelerate completion.
Drainage enhancement remains a key priority, with dragline trench rehabilitation and shaping works scheduled for Carpen Lot 1 and Lot 2 to improve water management in agricultural zones.
Meanwhile, the rehabilitation of the Grant Shafeulla Sawmill Dam, also split into two lots, is expected to restore critical access routes and support local economic activities.
Regional Executive Officer (REO), Narindra Persaud, confirmed that the evaluation process is currently ongoing, with authorities working to ensure that contracts are awarded transparently and in accordance with established criteria.
“There is a large number and we want to ensure that the right person is awarded based on the criteria set out so we are currently doing the evaluation; sometime next week at least 50 percent of those should go to the tender board,” Persaud stated.
He added that once approximately 50 per cent of the bids are processed by the evaluation committee, they will be forwarded to the Regional Tender Board, with submissions expected by Thursday.
Persaud further underscored that beyond infrastructure, several projects are aimed at improving social services, particularly in housing for key public-sector workers.
“Doctors’ quarters, teachers’ quarter, we have extension of a few schools, we also have extension of health centres all in the interest of providing accommodation for our doctors, our teachers,” he said.
Collectively, the projects represent a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to development in Region Six, with a clear focus on resilience, accessibility and long-term economic growth.
