-says several are behind schedule, contractors will be written to

Story and photos by Indrawattie Natram

REGION Two’s Regional Executive Officer (REO), Susanah Saywack, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 inspected several ongoing projects and while she was satisfied with the quality of work being done, she noted that several were behind schedule.

She along with the region’s engineering team conducted a series of site inspections to review the progress of critical infrastructure projects across the region. The work is spread across various sectors.

This publication was told that the inspections form part of the ongoing commitment to ensure that all development works are executed to the highest standard and adhere to timelines and the region’s developmental goals.

The REO and her team inspected road upgrade works at Muscle Street, Johanna Cecilia, which when completed will improve transportation access for residents and business owners alike.

Further, a visit was paid to Cross Street, Vilvorden, which is undergoing rehabilitation to improve road safety and traffic flow.

Saywack, in emphasising that education remains a high priority for the region, said that several schools that are being rehabilitated were inspected. Among the schools visited were the Abrams Zuil Nursery School, Fisher Nursery, Huis’t Dieren Nursery, Affiance Nursery and Maria’s Lodge Nursery.

According to the Regional Official, the works involve a full-scale rehabilitation to create a safer, more conducive learning environment for children and are part of efforts to improve early childhood education facilities across the region.

There is expansive works being conducted at Huist Dieren Primary (Extension). The expansion is part of an initiative to accommodate the growing school population.

Fisher Primary and Taymouth Manor Primary are housed in old buildings and the rehabilitation works will see them being transformed into modern facilities.
Work is also ongoing at Johanna and Aurora Secondary Schools. General repairs are being done to improve the schools’ condition.

Additionally, the REO and her team visited several health centres where rehabilitated works are ongoing.

The electrical system at the Suddie Hospital Mortuary is being upgraded to help improve efficiency and safety.

Following the site visits, Saywack told the Guyana Chronicle that she is satisfied with the works being done.

She pointed out that several of the projects are behind schedule and the contractors executing those will be written to since timely completion is of utmost importance.

She emphasised that these projects are pivotal to enhancing the quality of life for residents of Region Two, ensuring that the community needs are met with sustainable and well-executed development.