TO significantly reduce the traffic build-up along the East Coast corridor, Cabinet has approved the design for the preparatory work for the four–lane extension from Better Hope to Golden Grove, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon told media operatives yesterday during a post-Cabinet briefing. “The design reflected work by the Works Services group for the segment that extends from Better Hope to Buxton. Based on Cabinet’s approval of the Better Hope to Buxton segment, approval was also given for public tendering for the lots which are from Better Hope to Montrose and from Montrose to LBI,” Dr. Luncheon said.
The contract will be made available shortly on the e-procure website for tendering. The initial phase of work, which will cost the government approximately $500M, will see works being undertaken from Plaisance/Better Hope, eastward to Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara.
The HPS added that the works will significantly reduce the traffic build-up along the coast, and will be contracted using public funds and overseen by the Ministry of Public Works.