• $186M investment to upgrade Mainstay access road from sand to asphaltic concrete
• $139M allocated for upgrading timber bridges to concrete structures

THE PPP/C Government continues to deliver on its commitment to infrastructural development and improved accessibility in Region Two, with a major $186 million investment to upgrade the Mainstay access road from sand to asphaltic concrete.

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, on Wednesday, conducted a site visit to Mainstay/Whyaka.
Accompanied by contractors, village leaders, and residents, the minister emphasised that the project will bring first-time access to an all-weather, asphalt-surfaced road; a transformative development for the community.

Minister Indar said the first phase of the project includes the construction of a 1-kilometre roadway, with phased extensions planned. Minister Indar urged contractors to hire local labour and source materials from within the community to ensure that residents directly benefit from the project’s economic activity.

In addition to the roadway, two key timber bridges leading into Mainstay will be fully upgraded to modern composite structures made of concrete and steel, at a cost of $139 million. This will ensure safer and more durable access routes, supporting both residents and the tourism potential of the Mainstay/Whyaka area.
During President Irfaan Ali’s visit to the region, residents had requested the upgrades and were promised them. In a matter of weeks, the contract was awarded, fulfilling yet another promise to residents.

Toshoa of Mainstay/Whyaka, Marsha Williams said that it’s a historic day for her community and thanked the government for the continued investment in her community. She said that her community is a budding tourist destination and the infrastructure will boost her community.

“We are happy for this; we are happy for these key developments and we are happy that it happened so fast,” a resident said.
Residents are expressing gratitude to the current government and President Ali for the prompt actions.

These investments underscore the government’s focus on community-driven development, rural empowerment, and sustainable infrastructure across hinterland and coastal villages.