THE Ministry of Public Works and Communications will be erecting street lights, and a traffic light and clearing encumbrances in the Stabroek Market area this year as a means of enhancing safety and security in that area.

Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn, revealed that the Ministry had earmarked this project a few years ago but owing to set backs was unable to see it through.

He noted that the Ministry was successful in clearing encumbrances and illuminating some areas around the market. It was emphasised that the Ministry sees the installation of street lights around the minibus parks in the market’s vicinity as critical.

In 2009, Government installed street lights along the Providence to Timehri district, Region Four, West Bank Demerara, Region Three and Anna Regina, Region Two. Currently, 358 street lights are being installed from Vreed-en-Hoop to Parika. This project is 70% complete and will conclude within a few months. (GINA)