Bardon Construction Service has been awarded a $57 million contract to begin the construction of a tarmac at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, which will provide a space for vendors and facilitate parking for taxi drivers.
According to a Ministry of Public Infrastructure press release, the aim of the project is to reduce the number and possibility of vehicular crashes in the area by creating a space where taxi drivers are not “constantly making U-turns or parking near the road edge, or frequently pulling in and out, and obstructing persons from exiting minibuses and walkways”; to separate taxi drivers and vendors from vehicular traffic to allow a smooth flow of traffic in the area, especially during peak hours; and to provide uniformity and proper work facilities to vendors and taxi drivers so that they can provide improved services to customers, while maintaining a level of safety for themselves and the public.
The entire project entails the construction of a tarmac on the southern side of Demerara Distillers Limited with a length of approximately 125 m and width of approximately 65 m, the release explained. It was noted that the works will be executed in two phases, the second of which is scheduled to begin in December.
