By Joseph Allen
Residents in the pathway of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), on the northern side of the construction zone, are complaining about the manner in which land acquisition matters are being handled by the government.
A $52 billion (US$260 million) contract was signed back in May 2022 by China Railway and Construction Corporation Limited and the Government of Guyana for the construction of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge, which is set to replace the current floating bridge.
Some 20 structures in the Peter’s Hall area are in the path of the bridge and as such, they will have to be relocated. This aspect is being handled by the Ministry of Housing and Water, and just early this year Minister Collin Croal met with residents of Peter’s Hall to begin the process.
