With works on the proposed Versailles, West Bank Demerara shore base on pause for the past year, protected mangroves that were bulldozed to facilitate construction have since regrown.
A large swathe of mangroves was uprooted from the Malgre Tout/Versailles, West Demerara foreshore early last year in preparation for the TriStar Inc oil and gas shore base facility. TriStar is owned by Florida, USA-based Guya-nese, Krishna ‘Kris’ Persaud
During a recent visit by Stabroek News, the area could be seen slowly returning to a state of normalcy as lush vegetation continues to grow and occupy areas that were cleared. It was observed that the yards where materials are stored have also been taken over by vegetation and the materials have remained in the same position they were originally placed, a sign that infrastructural activity has been dormant for months.
