Dear Editor,
Major construction projects which affect the public around the world have their own dedicated official websites to keep the public informed. Why was there no official website to keep us informed on the National Stadium progress, or one to keep us abreast with the progress of the Berbice Floating Bridge? It is very easy and cost effective to create and update a website or blog in this day and age. Why is it we are not seeing any of these types of websites originating from Guyana?
In the case of the Berbice Floating Bridge, we would like to see these types of information in a logical manner.
– Project overview
– Why is this project being pursued?
– The end result
– Project benefits
– Project timeline
– Project progress schedule
– Project drawings
– Project fact sheets
– Progress photos
– Project news and updates
– Public involvement
– Environmental protection
– Safety
– Financial information
– Common questions answered
– Telephone numbers or email address to get more information
We have seen some of this information published haphazardly in the various newspapers and some of it being rehashed in subsequent articles. It would be in the best interest of the parties concerned to provide this information in a clear concise manner to the discerning public, both local and overseas. This will provide a level of transparency which is uncommon in the current government’s modus operandi. We are sure Bert Carter and the BCCI group can provide this service. Websites such as these will become invaluable down the road where future generations can look back to see how and why it was done.
Get with the programme folks we are in the electronic age and not suspended in the 60s. Speaking of suspended – a suspension bridge would have been better in the long term.
Yours faithfully,
(name and address provided)
