Foreign Secretary and Chairman of the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), Mr Robert M Persaud, last week conducted an official site visit at the new Joe Vieira Friendship Park to assess the project’s progress, review completed works, and evaluate timelines for the remaining phases of the project.
Discussions between officials during the site visit
The PAC Chairman also held discussions on the planned four additional entrances for the park, a project to be led by the Ministry of Public Works, while PAC management remains committed to collaborating with the Ministry to ensure these entrances are completed before the internal works are finalised.
It was pointed out that with improved material supply management, an expanded workforce, and a period of favourable weather, the project will progress.
Ongoing works on the new Joe Vieira Friendship Park, which is being funded by China
The new Joe Vieira Friendship Park will complement the new Demerara Harbour Bridge.
Created from a commitment by President Irfaan Ali, the new park, when completed, will have a children’s activity area, featuring slides, multiple safe tunnel entrances, and a large semi-enclosed play space; recreational facilities: a trampoline area, an outdoor theatre, and stylish rest/seating zones; sports facilities: a football field, a basketball court, lawn tennis courts, table tennis, and a cycling track; along with other amenities such as modern washrooms, picnic areas, and landscaped relaxation spaces.
Also present during the site visit were Xu Xiaohua, Project Manager, CNQC; Shunhua Ni, Site Manager, China Southwest Architecture Design & Research Institute Co.; and Ken Gulliver, Project Coordinator, PAC.
The new Joe Vieira Friendship Park will complement the new Demerara Harbour Bridge.
