EBD truck stop facility construction ongoing; expected to ease congestion with truck parking

Dr Martin Pertab, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), and a team of engineers, recently visited the site within the industrial area of Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) that is being developed as a truck stop/parking facility. According to the CH&PA, with Guyana’s growing economy driving a surge in the construction sector, the number of large trucks on the roads has increased. The new facility is designed to enhance safety and ease congestion caused by trucks parking on roadways. Dr Pertab noted that the parking facility is strategically situated in the industrial zone of the developing scheme, ensuring that surrounding residential communities remain unaffected.

“This is part of an industrial area, so any heavy-duty services or vehicles operating here will not impact nearby residents,” he explained. The CEO added that the site will serve as more than a parking area: functioning as a hub offering support and maintenance services for heavy-duty equipment. Addressing contractors on-site, the CH&PA noted that Dr Pertab emphasised the importance of timely project completion and that efficient execution ensures that the construction sector continues to meet the country’s growing infrastructure demands. He highlighted that contractors’ performance on current projects will be a key factor in their consideration for future contracts. The CEO also stated that plans are also in-line for the establishment of similar trucking facilities in various locations in the country. During a recent Cabinet Outreach in Region Six, President Ali announced that the Ministry of Housing-CH&PA will develop two 30-acre sites in Region Six, located at Palmyra and Number 76 Village for trucks and heavy-duty equipment. The Head of State had said that the initiative is expected to deliver improved safety and smoother traffic flow. (Photos & Drone: Sydel Thomas, Central Housing and Planning Authority, PR Department)