Management Committee to be appointed, fee structure coming soon – Croal

As the Guyana Government continues to build out dedicated heavy-duty truck parking facilities across the coastal regions, a management committee will be established to oversee the operations of these amenities.
This is according to Housing Minister Collin Croal on Friday. He also indicated that the proposed fee structure and operational arrangements will be announced in the coming days.

According to Croal, the management structure will ensure the facilities are properly maintained, secured and efficiently operated, while providing a designated space for truck operators and other commercial vehicle owners to park, service and undertake routine maintenance of their vehicles.
He noted that the operational framework will include security arrangements, maintenance provisions and a fee structure to support the long-term sustainability of the facilities. The initiative is also expected to create employment opportunities for persons involved in their daily management and upkeep.
These facilities are intended to provide a designated space for truck parking thus improving traffic management and reducing congestion in residential communities.
Croal made these announcements during a visit to the 24-acre truck parking facility under development at Hermitage, Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD), where he inspected ongoing works and engaged contractors.
This is one of two facilities being constructed across Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) – the other being at Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara (WCD).
Providing an update on the Hermitage facility, the Housing Minister disclosed that six contractors are currently executing works on six lots, with overall progress approximately 75 per cent complete.
Works have advanced to the placement of crusher run, while lighting installations are also planned to facilitate operations beyond regular working hours. In fact, four of the six lots are expected to be completed within the next month, while the remaining two are scheduled for completion before the end of the year.
“Before this period of 2026 is finished, this truck parking facility at Wales, West Bank Demerara – Hermitage to be exact, will be operational,” Croal assured.

Truck Parking & Auto Zone

Already, a $500 million Truck Parking and Auto Zone, spanning approximately 14.1 acres, was developed at Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) and will be the first to come on stream once the operational arrangements are finalised. This facility will accommodate at least 300 trucks. It will also address concerns raised by residents about automotive activities, including vehicle repairs and spray painting.
There is also a second truck parking lot currently under construction at Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD) as well. That second facility in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) is being developed on approximately 30 acres of land and completion is slated for November 2026. Another facility is being developed at Palmyra, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
Moreover, planned future works will see at least one other truck parking and automotive service zone on the Corentyne in the vicinity of the Number 75-76 Villages, as well as another in Region Four along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
Croal explained that the development aims to establish designated truck parking and automotive service areas across the country, providing organised spaces for commercial activities while addressing concerns associated with truck parking and vehicle servicing in residential communities.
He reiterated that these developments are intended to create a safer, more organised environment for commercial vehicle operators, while supporting the continued growth of the transportation and logistics sectors.
This initiative is in keeping with a commitment by President Dr Irfaan Ali in response to numerous requests from persons operating within the commercial and industrial sectors for appropriate spaces to park, service and repair trucks and other vehicles.
These designated facilities will reduce roadside parking, especially by sand trucks and construction vehicles; improved traffic flow and reduced congestion on the roadways; protect public infrastructure, since heavy-duty vehicles have been damaging road shoulders and road edges; support Guyana’s expanding construction sector by creating an organised space for trucks and heavy equipment, and enhanced urban organisation and development planning through designated industrial parking zones.