Over $136M in contracts awarded in Region 2 for infrastructure works

Residents living in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) can expect tremendous transformation in the coming months as more than $136.7 million in contracts for various projects were awarded.
The contracts have been awarded to six contractors from the region by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB). The signing was done on Tuesday at the Region Two Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Boardroom.
Among the projects to be undertaken are the rehabilitation of the Region Two State House, construction of a health post and landing at Pomeroon and a bridge at Onderneeming, upgrading of community streets, and the extension of Johanna Cecelia Secondary School.

Local Government and Regional Development Minister Nigel Dharamlall charged the contractors to complete the projects in an efficient and timely manner.
At the simple contract signing ceremony, he emphasised that the tendering and the bidding processes were transparent and various contractors from within the region are now playing a role in developing communities on the Essequibo Coast.
Detailing the projects, Minister Dharamlall disclosed that David James and Damon Streets would be upgraded at a total cost of $39,648,000 while the construction of the bridge at Onderneeming along with the construction of the health post and landing at Siriki, Pomeroon would be done to the tune of $49,833,000.
The Local Government and Regional Development Minister further revealed that another $31,022,000 would be spent on the extension of the Johanna Cecelia Secondary School. Additionally, a $16,290,000 contract was awarded for the rehabilitation of the Region Two State House.
In brief remarks, Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silva called on the contractors to ensure that they deliver quality works.
The Region Two Chair was particularly pleased with the upcoming construction of a health post in Siriki, stating that this facility would provide much-needed and efficient services to residents in the hinterland area.
Also present at the signing were Regional Vice Chairman Humace Oodit; Regional Executive Officer (REO) Susan Saywack; Regional Engineer Kawan Suchit and Regional Health Officer (RHO) Ranjeev Singh.