$100 million has been allocated to the Public Infrastructure Ministry for the relaunching of Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the new Demerara River crossing, Minister David Patterson revealed on Tuesday at the consideration of estimates, as his ministry’s 2019 budget of $38.5 billion was approved.
During the discussion on the capital expenditure for public works, Patterson was questioned by Opposition Member of Parliament Juan Edghill, on an allocation of $100 million that was placed under the heading of the new Demerara River crossing.
Responding to the inquiry, Patterson said, “Mr. Chair, this $100 million under the project code is a provision for consultancy service. Sir, the Government of Guyana will be relaunching the Expressions of Interest for the new Demerara River crossing based on these requirements,” he said, while noting that the new EoI will be based on the requirements of having a four-lane bridge with navigation of clearance of a minimum of 70 metres, along with reinforced concrete construction, among others.
