90% completed days away from Independence Day

Durban Park Project

Just mere days away from the Independence Day activities, the Durban Park Project is yet to be completed.
The venue is earmarked for the hosting of the Independence Day celebratory activities, including the flag raising ceremony.
During an interview with Guyana Times on Monday, Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson disclosed that the project is now approximately 90 per cent completed.
Upon the direction of the President David Granger which followed reports of substandard works being executed, the Public Infrastructure Ministry recently took up the responsibility to oversee the construction of the arena.
The Project was previously being administered by a National Commemoration Commission (NCC) comprised of private individuals.
Meanwhile, though just 90 per cent completed, Patterson explained that everything will be finalised in time for the grand jubilee celebrations on May 26.
He noted that the inclement weather conditions contributed to the delay in the completion of the project.
Initially, the deadline for the completion of the project was set for May 12.