Construction of GPF’s $275M training academy at Dora to commence soon

In a significant move towards modernising the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the construction of new state-of-the-art facilities for the Police Academy is set to begin soon, as three building contracts were officially handed over to contractors during a ceremony held on location at Dora, Soesdyke/Linden Highway on Thursday.
Permanent Secretary of the Home Affairs Ministry Andre Ally and Acting Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, presented the contracts to the three contractors: D&S Construction, Orin’s Supreme, and Green Plains Enterprise.
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 barracks were 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.
Deputy Commissioner of ‘Operations’ Errol Watts; Head of Strategic Implementation Unit for Police Reform, female Superintendent Nicola Kendall; Director of the GPF Academy, female Superintendent Sonia Herbert; Head of the Tactical Services Unit, Superintendent Brian Lowenfield, along with engineers and personnel from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Contractors, were also present at the simple handing over ceremony.
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.