Families in the Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme, Region Four, now have a second way in and out of their community, with a new road to the Aubrey Barker Highway partially open.
The 1,800 metres of reinforced concrete roadway is 75 per cent complete. The scheme was previously accessible mainly through Red Road, 'E' Field, Sophia.

Housing Minister Collin Croal recently returned to the scheme to inspect the works, following commitments made during a community outreach in July.

"As a result of a visit that I had here, the residents asked us to construct the road for them to be able to access through the Aubrey Barker end... I am pleased to see the work is ongoing," Croal said.

He said all types of vehicles will be able to use the eastern end within a week, and the western end will be completed within two weeks.
"Every resident will soon enjoy two reliable entry points into the scheme," he said.

First-time homeowner Chandra Singh said the road is a welcome addition for residents who are building and starting to live in the community.
"It's going to make access so much easier for us living here. As a first-time homeowner, I really appreciate this initiative. I stand as one lucky homeowner, and I look forward to seeing more initiatives like this across the country as new communities are built," she said.

Chandra Singh

Resident Tara Balram said the road gives her a more convenient route to her workplace.
"With this newly constructed road, it is very convenient for me to reach to my work ... I'm super excited and proud about the work that the Government has been doing for the short period of time that I have been here," Balram said.
The Aubrey Barker Highway connects to the Ogle-Eccles Highway, the Mandela to Eccles Highway and the Heroes Highway. These routes give residents access to central Georgetown, the East Coast, the East Bank and Region Three via the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge.
The northern section of the scheme has more than 450 completed turn-key two and three-bedroom flat and elevated homes, along with internal concrete roads, a police outpost and public open spaces.

Tara Balram

In the southern section, where house lots have been allocated, families are beginning to build. First-phase infrastructure, including electrical networks and pipelines, has been installed.
Croal said the Housing Ministry will undertake further improvements as occupancy increases and more families settle in.