The Ministry of Public Works on Wednesday received a ‘cherry picker’ and a tow truck, which were procured at a cost of $18M through a loan agreement with the Inter-American Develop-ment Bank (IDB) and the Government of Guyana.
The ‘cherry picker’ can rise to about 50 feet and will be vital in responding quickly to emergencies and routine maintenance of both street and traffic lights, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said in a release. It added that the tow truck will contribute to the ministry’s goal of having the public roads free from encumbrances.
The vehicles will enhance the transport infrastructure rehabilitation programme in the
