The government plans to develop a highway from the new Demerara River Bridge, connecting Wales, Bartica, and ultimately Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara, to drive infrastructure and economic growth.
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Sunday at the commissioning of the state-of-the-art $1.35 billion Wales Water Treatment Plant.
He stated that while opposition operatives continue to score cheap political points, “We are plotting the next phase of the new highway that will come from the new bridge to Wales, then to the Del Conte route… connecting Bartica, bringing the road back onto Sandhills and taking it to Timehri.”
This single infrastructure project will open up tens of thousands of acres of land for farming activities and new housing schemes, creating new opportunities for residents.
The Parika port facility is an additional project that will enable farmers to export their produce directly to the Caribbean and further afield.
President Ali also highlighted that a second power plant will be developed to transform Region Three into a modern industrial manufacturing hub. This will create thousands of jobs by fostering new industries within the region.
The US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge will support all these developments.
“You, the children of the future, what lies ahead of you is an incredible story. What lies ahead of you is a country of untold bounties and prosperity… You have an immense responsibility ahead of you to safeguard this hard work, these sacrifices, so that you too will leave a tomorrow that you are proud of,” the head of state said.
The new river bridge, the first of its kind in South America, will be designed to accommodate vehicles of all sizes and weights.
Once completed, the bridge will connect Regions Three and Four and play a crucial role in advancing Guyana’s development. (DPI)
