The closure of the Wales sugar estate will see the maintenance of drainage and irrigation systems in the Patentia/Wales area becoming the responsibility of central government. These works were previously done by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo).
This is according to Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan, in response to questions raised by opposition MP Irfaan Ali in relation to the budget allocation for Region Three (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara).
Under line item 6253: Maintenance of drainage and irrigation works within the current expenditure of the
