The four main access roads in Tuschen are due to be rehabilitated as part of $185 million in road works slated to begin soon in the West Coast Demerara community, whose thousands of residents are expected to benefit.
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar yesterday visited the area, where grubbing and grading and shaping are also expected to be done in the streets leading up to the village’s Health Centre.
According to the Ministry of Public Works, Indar pointed out that several contractors will be undertaking the works, as the goal is to complete the works in a timely manner.
The ministry said Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Chairman Vishal Ambedkar complained that for many years no works were done under the previous government although representation was made. Nonetheless, he added that mobilisation of the contractors should begin during the week and the works are expected to commence shortly.
Additionally, the ministry said that at Zeelugt North, West Coast Demerara, four streets will also be rehabilitated to an approximate cost of $65 million. Indar, it noted, explained that the goal is to start works in almost every community in Guyana.
Indar was accompanied on his visits by parliamentarian, Dr Tandika Smith; Regional Vice Chair, Omesh Satyanand; Georgienna George; community representatives and NDC officials.
