Revetment works on the river defence along the New Hope Public Road, on the East Bank Demerara, are nearing completion but residents are worried over the use of sand to backfill the area.
The Demerara River had been eroding the public road passing through the community for some time and physical works commenced at the site in November last year. Two construction companies had been carrying out works at the site; Samaroo Investment is undertaking revetment works to the tune of $300 million at the site,
