Many more projects are going to start next year.” Finance Minister Winston Dookeran who was also present at the conference said the start of the two major projects was a step in the right direction. Dookeran said: “I am very confident that we will be able to source funding for this project.
We have had two years of flat negative growth in the industry. We are not saying all would happen immediately but surely it is a move to stimulate the economy especially in the construction industry.” Meanwhile, Warner also disclosed that while the displacement is expected to affect 197 families, plans are on stream to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to compensate the affected people and businesses.
