Laying of synthetic material at NA to continue in spite of weather

New Amsterdam, Berbice is soon set to be home to Guyana’s third, international-standard synthetic track and field facility as works progress at the venue in the Ancient County.
Currently, efforts are underway to lay the synthetic material at the venue, with a portion of the work already completed.
However, it is no secret that inclement weather can hinder the meticulous process. In light of recent heavy rains affecting the coastland, Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr has revealed that work at the venue will continue.
“Laying of synthetic material at New Amsterdam Track and Field Stadium continues despite weather challenges,” Minister Ramson Jr shared via social media on Tuesday.

With the laying of the synthetic material being one of the final hurdles before the venue can become operational, it is likely that the New Amsterdam track is just weeks away from opening.
This was also confirmed by the Sport Minister during the recently-concluded National Secondary School Championships at the National Track and Field Centre (NTFC), West Coast Demerara (WCD).
On that occasion, the Minister informed the country’s teenaged athletes, “In another month or so, you will now get access to the new Track and Field Stadium in New Amsterdam, for the opening in a few months from now.”
“And that’s just Track and Field. You have another three more or two more stadiums that will be opened this year. Now I’m telling you that because there are big investments happening for you,” Ramson Jr went on to state, noting the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry’s efforts to ensure world-class infrastructure is available to local athletes.
Currently, Guyana is home to two synthetic track and field facilities, the aforementioned venue at Leonora, WCD and the Bayrock Stadium in Linden, Region 10 which was commissioned by President Dr Irfaan Ali just last month.