Citizens throughout Guyana have benefited tremendously from improved infrastructure in 2021 that enhanced accessibility and created safer environments.
The construction of the $5 billion Eccles to Diamond interlink road on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) is one of many examples. The project which has already begun easing traffic congestion also opened new lands for housing and commercial development.
It is also a commitment fulfilled by President Dr Irfaan Ali that will benefit thousands of Guyanese.
“We will have more than three, 400 acres of land developed specifically for industrial development… you will have hundreds and hundreds, if not thousands of jobs created along the corridor of this road,” the President had stated.
The road forms part of a larger project that will create links to several parts of the coast and will offer significant relief to thousands of commuters. This includes the road that will be constructed from Ogle on the East Coast to Eccles, and from Diamond to Timehri.
The Government also managed to substantially complete the Sheriff-Mandela road project. The road is slated to be completed by February 14, 2022. The thoroughfare has already been outfitted with lights but the installation of traffic signals and guardrails remains to be undertaken.
The Government has also made significant strides in the construction of the $38 billion road link from Linden to Mabura. The project is still in the procurement stage but it is anticipated that soon a contractor will be selected to build the 121-kilometre stretch. The road will revolutionise travel between Region 10 and the hinterland since the existing thoroughfare is difficult to traverse during the rainy seasons.
The Dr Ali-led Administration also spent billions of dollars on rehabilitating miscellaneous and hinterland roads.
Modernised airports
The upgrade of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is another front burner project, the Government will deliver to the people soon. Some of the works that remain to be done are the installation of curtain walls, the superstructure, and the installation of two air bridges. All other works have been completed including the extension of the runway and installation of the Instrument Landing System.
However, despite the project not being fully completed, Minister Edghill said incoming passengers are expressing their satisfaction with the efforts being made by the Government.
Already, the country’s upward trajectory has led to Inter-Caribbean Airways landing its inaugural flight in Guyana at the CJIA. “We want to see dozens of airlines operating out of Guyana. I did say to Inter-Caribbean at their launch, competition is good and we encourage competition, but we must also be partners,” Minister Edghill said.
