Installation of streetlights commences in Region 2
The Local Government and Regional Development Ministry has handed over 190 solar streetlights valued $7 million to five Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
Local Government and Regional Development Minister Nigel Dharamlall with residents in Region Two over the weekend
The installation of 140 lamps commenced over the weekend, while 50 lights were given to the Anna Regina township for installation. The project commenced at the Charity/Urasara,Evergreen/Paradise, Aberdeen/Zorg-en-Vlygt, Annandale/Riverstown, Good Hope/Pomona NDCs.
Each NDC was provided with 28 lights.
Subject Minister, Nigel Dharamlall told residents that this is one aspect of the realisation of the Government’s programme to enhance their lives by creating safe communities.
“Over the weekend, our team was in the Region installing in various Neighbourhood Democratic Council areas. Residents have already contacted us to say how happy they are as a result of these new measures,” the Minister told DPI on Monday.
The installation process started following discussions with residents about the areas in need of this intervention.
“I would like to say to those residents that more support will be coming their way. We also provided 50 streetlights to the township of Anna Regina several weeks ago and those have also been installed.”
To this end, Minister Dharamlall said the Ministry intends to provide more assistance to further develop the Region.
In November, residents benefitted from the installation of 58 solar streetlights undertaken by the Community Infrastructure Improvement Project (CIIP) through the Ministry. The initiative is the first phase of a much wider programme managed by CIIP.
