New office building handed over to oversee BJDRB operations

The Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge Office Building, located at Schoonard, West Bank Demerara (WBD), which will be staffed to oversee the operations of the newly constructed bridge, was officially handed over on Sunday.
The new building will house the staff who monitor and maintain the operations of the bridge, including its newest feature, the lights that illuminate its superstructure at night, serving as a major attraction.

According to the Public Works Ministry, the BJDRB building is outfitted with a blend of private offices and collaborative cubicles, a 24/7 high-tech command center dedicated to real-time monitoring of traffic flow, a training room, a maintenance workshop, and all other modern amenities.
The handing over was done by Project Manager Patrick Thompson to General Manager of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, Wayne Watson, in the presence of Minister Juan Edgill and other officials.
With the new building, the Special Projects Unit (SPU) will move its operations into the former DHBC building at the old Harbour Bridge compound. This relocation provides the SPU with a more robust base of operations to execute its diverse portfolio of infrastructure tasks across the country.
“By providing the DHBC with the tools and environment necessary for high-level maintenance and monitoring, the Ministry is ensuring that the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge remains a safe, efficient, and well-managed artery for Guyanese commerce and commuters for years to come,” a social media post added.