Major development projects: Govt engages EBD residents on relocation
The Government on Monday met with a number of persons whose proprietary interests are likely to be affected by the corridor earmarked for the Guyana Power & Light (GPL) transmission lines from the Gas to Shore Generational Facility and the new East Bank Demerara (EBD) Highway (Diamond to Soesdyke).
Residents from the EBD at the meeting on Monday
The engagement was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC).
Addressing the over 200 residents were Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall and Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal as well as other officials.
“As we have always done, this process will scrupulously follow the law, will be fair as well as transparent. Every effort will be made to reach consensual positions,” Nandlall assured.
He further noted that, “every person is free to retain a lawyer of their choice and if they cannot afford to do so, the State will provide one for them.”
“Similarly, every person has a right to a valuation officer of their choice to advise them in the process. Every effort will be made to minimise the acquisition of private property,” he added.
In an invited comment to this publication, the attorney general also assured that the Government will offer fair market value as compensation to affected residents.
