Edghill issues stern warning against parked trucks,mechanic shops in recreational areas

Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has issued a stern warning to individuals parking trucks in recreational areas — particularly at the Lamaha Railway Embankment — where several persons have begun opening mechanic shops along the green space.

This warning was made on Saturday while the Minister was visiting the Lamaha Railway Embankment.
Minister Edghill emphasised that these green spaces were created solely for recreational purposes, allowing families, children, and the public to enjoy outdoor activities — but that is not what is currently happening.
“I’m on the Lamaha Railway Embankment, a green space that has been developed by the Government of Guyana for families, children, and people to come out and recreate. And on this embankment, we now have people opening mechanic shops, parking heavy-duty trucks, and servicing those trucks on the railway embankment,” he said.
The Minister noted that the Public Works Ministry has made efforts to identify the owners of the vehicles and is now using its social media platforms to inform them that they must immediately remove their trucks and cease all mechanical works, construction, or repairs on the embankment.
He also issued a warning to small operators considering similar activities on other highways, making it clear that such practices will not be tolerated.
“While I’m here on the railway embankment, let me say to any other businessman or small operator who plans to do the same — whether on Heroes Highway, the new Lamaha Street, or anywhere else — the same rules apply. We will not tolerate people using these spaces, created for the benefit of families and children, for unauthorised activities like this. Owners of these trucks must move them immediately,” he said.
Minister Edghill further warned that if the trucks are not removed promptly, the Ministry will confiscate them.
“If you don’t, we will move them and confiscate them because you cannot continue to do this. At the same time, this is notice to others seeking to do the same thing, whether it’s Greenfield Road, Heroes Highway, Lamaha Street, wherever — we will not tolerate it. We have to bring this to an end,” he stressed.
The National Beautification Project provides leadership in scenic conservation and revitalisation as a way to motivate and accelerate community renewal and reinvestment. The Project not only aims to enhance the scenic qualities of Guyana’s roadways and urban and rural spaces, but also strives to foster a more environmentally friendly society.