Rehabilitation works ongoing at Vreed-en-Hoop Ferry Stelling
Rehabilitative works have commenced on the Vreed-en-Hoop Ferry Stelling, with repairs being made thus far to sections of the landing.
These works came after numerous reports were made to the Public Infrastructure Ministry about the deplorable condition of the Stelling.
The works, which commenced on Monday last, saw the half of the landing leading to the boats being rebuilt.
Speaking with a few of the workmen, they indicated that the entire landing would be rebuilt along with the steps, which were falling apart.
Guyana Times also spoke to a few persons who expressed elation with the rehabilitative works.
One vendor who plies her trade inside the Stelling said she was rather happy with the development.
“I feel satisfied that they start building out there because you know how many accidents I saw because the condition was not good at all,” the vendor related.
A commuter said that he felt “less frightened” now that the Stelling was being repaired, especially given the fact that he used the Stelling in the mornings during rush hour.
“With everybody rushing to get to work, there is a lot of shoving and pulling out here and with the condition of the Stelling right now, anything could happen so I feel good about this”.
Major repairs are still needed on the inside of the structure which has not been repaired for many years now.
