Privately-owned Linden-based bauxite company Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Incorporated (BMGGI) has commenced the construction of an overhead arch in the community, as part of the bauxite centennial observances this year. The arch is being constructed at a cost of over $20 million.
Staying true to a commitment made a few months ago at the launch of the bauxite centennial observances, the company recently commenced the construction at Casaurina Drive, Mackenzie, at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) junction.
BMGGI General Manager (ag) Eric Yu, in his remarks during the launch in August, had outlined plans to commemorate the community’s significant milestone with the setting up of the arch, as 2016 marks the one hundredth year of bauxite mining in the Linden community.
Bauxite Century Board Chairman Horace James on Tuesday explained that the Committee made a decision to have the arch situated at the closest point where Mackenzie, Wismar and Watooka meet, since those areas have close ties with the history of bauxite in Linden.
He noted too that it would not only be a structure for vehicles to drive under but would serve as a symbol, depicting the history of Linden.
The arch is expected to be unveiled on November 21 at a special opening ceremony.
As to the design, James said it would consist of an emblem of all the bauxite companies in Guyana. Presently, the foundation work for the arch is being executed by Linden-based construction company McRae’s Construction, while the arch was assembled by VSH United.
The lighting will be sponsored by the Linden Electricity Company Incorporated (LECI). The Bosai Company said since the arch would be located at a strategic point on one of the main thoroughfares, some traffic diversions will be done occasionally to facilitate the construction process until completion. Bosai further disclosed that traffic would be detoured through the Watooka and Fair’s Rust route from today, beginning from 09:00h to 18:00h daily.
In keeping with the approved relevant traffic safety requirements, the company said signs would be posted to effectively guide the flow of traffic.
