Ongoing works advance on $880M multi-purpose wharf at Charity, Region 2

The long awaited construction of the new $880 million multi-purpose wharf at Charity, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has officially commenced.
The transformative piece of infrastructure is expected to boost commerce, transportation, and safety for residents and businesses along the Pomeroon River.
The $880 million project, awarded to S. Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Inc., aims to modernise the riverfront and enhance the region’s trade and transportation infrastructure.
The new facility will position Charity as a key economic hub, particularly for agriculture and commercial trade. The project will include a modern port facility with loading ramps, allowing for smoother operations for cargo and passenger vessels.
Earlier this year, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a modern and resilient facility that meets the community’s needs.
“A wharf is not a luxury here—it is a necessity,” Minister Edghill said. “We would like to give you the assurance that the government is not going to build a wharf that is going to put people’s lives at risk.”
According to ministry engineers, extensive geotechnical and bathymetric studies were carried out to ensure the project’s safety and durability. Borehole tests were conducted at depths exceeding 140 feet, while riverbed surveys assessed structural conditions and sediment composition.
Preliminary findings confirm that the selected site provides sufficient stability to support the design requirements. Engineering assessments also verified that the area’s existing revetment is strong enough to withstand the planned construction without destabilising the riverbank.
As part of the preparatory phase, test piles approximately 150 feet long will be driven to evaluate the soil’s load-bearing capacity before full-scale construction begins. This testing will ensure that the foundation can adequately support the wharf’s structural demands.
Minister Edghill further emphasised that the project will be executed with minimal environmental impact and without compromising surrounding infrastructure.
Pile driving and the movement of heavy equipment will be conducted entirely from barges on the river, not from the river dam
“The wharf that is being built is not going to be pulling on the land. It is a platform that is separate and distinct. All the weight load on that will be separate from the road and the dam.”
The Charity Wharf Project forms part of the government’s broader national infrastructure agenda, aimed at improving connectivity and commercial access across Guyana’s regions. Once completed, the modern wharf will accommodate cargo handling, passenger movement, and other critical operations, helping to strengthen Charity’s role as a key hub for trade and transport in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region.