Construction of GPF training academy at Dora on schedule

Construction work on the Guyana Police Force’s new state-of-the-art training academy at Dora, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, are progressing and on schedule for the 2025 completion.

According to information from the Home Affairs Ministry, the construction of the facilities for the Police Academy begun a few months ago after three contracts were signed in August. The project, which is to the tune of $518.1 million dollars, includes a senior instructor’s building, female barracks, lecture hall, kitchen and dining hall, and accessway.
Guyana Times understands that three of these structures are expected to be completed by end of January 2025 and two are slated for completion by the end of next year.
As part of efforts to modernise the Police Force, the ministry in August inked contracts with the three contractors: D&S Construction, Orin’s Supreme, and Green Plains Enterprise for the works.
The construction of the main accessway was awarded to D&S Construction to the tune of $102,688,320.

The construction of the lecture hall was awarded to Orin’s Supreme to the tune of $87,830,663 and included 4-6 smart classrooms with IT labs, providing advanced training environments for future law enforcement professionals.
The building of the barracks was awarded to Green Plains Enterprise to the tune of $84,973,455.
The construction of the new facilities is part of a larger initiative that is aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the GPF. This investment reflects the government’s recognition of the need for modern infrastructure to support law enforcement in addressing contemporary challenges, including crime and public safety.
The Dora Training Facility will be a comprehensive, state-of-the-art Police Academy that spans 228.85 acres, meticulously designed to provide advanced training and administrative facilities, with the primary goal of developing a world-class police force equipped to meet the demands of modern law enforcement.
The first phase of development entails the construction of several other key facilities, including a Training Studio, Instructor’s Building, Kitchen and Dining Hall, and Water Well. Each component is carefully planned to contribute to the overall goal of creating a fully functional and advanced training academy for GPF.
The Dora Training Facility is set to revolutionise law enforcement training in Guyana, providing a cutting-edge environment that will shape the future of policing in the nation.
The Government of Guyana, alongside the Ministry of Home Affairs and the GPF, is committed to seeing this flagship project through to completion, ensuring that the GPF remains at the forefront of law enforcement excellence.
This modernisation effort is aligned with global best practices in law enforcement. It aims to ensure that the Guyana Police Force is equipped to meet the evolving demands of public safety and security in Guyana.