Sport facilities taking shape in Berbice

The construction of several sport facilities in the ancient county of Berbice is coming along quite nicely, based on updates disseminated over the weekend.
At what was Burnham Park, New Amsterdam, the New Amsterdam Synthetic Track has seen the installation of its international-standard lighting system, while the facility’s first stand is nearing completion.
This is according to an update from the Region Six Regional Democratic Council (RDC).

“Works are moving apace at the New Amsterdam Synthetic Track, which will be the venue for track and field and other major sporting events when completed.
“Already, the FIFA-standard floodlights have been installed while works are in progress on the ground and pavilion. The synthetic materials have also been purchased and are awaiting installation,” the Region Six RDC shared in a social media post.
Meanwhile in the county on Sunday, President Dr Irfaan Ali took the opportunity to assess the works at the Stadium at Palmyra.
This update also came via social media, with the President’s page sharing, “President Dr Irfaan Ali received an update on the construction of the stadium at Palmyra, Berbice, today.

Currently, piles are being driven for the stands. President Ali emphasised the need for a timely completion of the multipurpose facility during the visit.”
The contract for the New Amsterdam synthetic track was awarded to BK International Inc back in 2018, to the tune of $141 million and was set to complement the existing National Track and Field Facility on the West Coast of Demerara and the construction of another synthetic track at the Bayrock Community Centre Ground, Wismar, Linden, awarded to Builders Hardware and Supplies to the tune of $179 million. The contracts for the Linden and Berbice tracks were awarded at the same time.
Meanwhile, the Palmyra Stadium is a project of the Greater Guyana Initiative partners (ExxonMobil, HESS and CNOOC), to the tune of $3.7 billion, and it has a 2025 completion date. The Stadium is set to be a multipurpose facility.