THE Ministry of Public Works has recently wrapped up the third phase of River Defence Works at Good Success, East Bank Demerara.

According to Kevin Samad, Chief Sea and River Defence Officer, the project involved driving steel sheet piles with an anchorage system and boulders to secure protection on the river side.

“A total length of 250 meters was completed at a cost of $338M. It is the third project of similar nature to be completed along the East Bank Demerara corridor, between Good Success/Craig/New Hope areas,” he stated.

During 2012, two projects that entail works of a similar nature were completed at New Hope and Craig, East Bank Demerara with lengths of 250 metres and 100 metres respectively.

The ministry has also programmed an additional 500 meters of work to be executed during 2014-2016 along New Hope/Good Success, E.B.D. This project will be funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) – Third Sea Defence Project

Meanwhile, a contract has been recently awarded to M&B Construction for reconstruction works of approximately 500 meters at Mosquito Hall, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. The work entails construction of a rip rap structure at a cost of $275M.

(By Michel Outridge)