Security infrastructure to be bolstered as $1.1B in contracts inked

As part of continued efforts to bolster security infrastructure, the Home Affairs Ministry on Thursday signed 11 contracts totalling $1.1 billion for projects aimed at enhancing operational capacity and improving the living and working conditions for staff and the general public.
The initiatives will benefit the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), the Guyana Police Force (GPF), and the Guyana Prison Service (GPS), the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated in a Friday report.
Permanent Secretary, Andre Ally, spearheaded the signing ceremony, where he underscored the importance of completing projects within the contractual deadline, ensuring they align with the Government’s vision of high-quality infrastructure.
He also emphasised the need for workers to adhere to safety protocols and stressed the need to prioritise workers’ safety.
“This significant investment underscores our focus on enhancing infrastructure to better serve our communities and workforce. Contractors must maintain timelines and adhere to safety standards to ensure the success of these projects,” Ally noted.
Some of the projects include a $40.8 million contract that was signed for the completion of the Paramakatoi Police Station in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). This project, which has a six-month deadline, will be executed by K&D Contracting Services.

Additionally, contracts amounting to around $371.7 million were inked for the construction of female and male living quarters at the Mazaruni Prison in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). These works will be done by Sheriff Construction Inc and Advance Engineering respectively with a timeline of 12 months each.
Also at the Region Seven prison, deals were signed for the construction of a Caged Walkway to the tune of $79.6 million by Shop Modern Guyana, and for the rehabilitation of the Rockcastle Building at $119.3 million by SBC Construction Supplies & Transportation.
Meanwhile, a living quarter will also be constructed at Lusignan Prison on the East Coast of Demerara with NP Contracting & Transporting Services getting the $161.3 million contract to finish the works in one year. The prison will further see a $27.3 million upgrade to its Fire Suppression System to be executed by Energy Empire.
Another living quarter will be built by NP Contracting & Transporting Services, this time, at the New Amsterdam Prison in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) for $39.9 million. In addition, a $132.4 million contract for the expansion of New Amsterdam Prison Power Network was inked with Professional Engineering and Construction Service.
The $37.6 million contract for the construction of an Officer living quarters at Wisroc in Region No. 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) was also awarded to NP Contracting & Transporting Services.
Other works include the construction of an $87.5 million Trade Shop – again to be done by NP Contracting & Transporting Services for a period of 10 months.