| In keeping with the policy of linking the hinterland to the coast, the government has embarked on a programme to rehabilitate the major road network in the hinterland regions.Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, told the National Assembly that this year, a sum of $1.702B has been provided for the continuation of the rehabilitation of hinterland roads. This sum will include roads in Bartica, Mahdia, Kwakwani and Cassandra Crossing.The Minister continued that these roads are intended to facilitate access to areas where most of the natural resources are located so as to assist the extractive industry production which, he said,Throwback Jerseys, contributes “significantly” to the growth of the economy.“These roads also facilitate greater connectivity between coastland and hinterland, for instance. Areas such as Mahdia,NFL Jerseys Cheap China, Lethem and Bartica have seen over the years an increase in commercial activities and in some instances, a hub for persons travelling via land from Brazil for mining purposes.”Patterson continued that in 2015, works were carried out in Regions One,Marlon Humphrey Jersey, Seven and Nine, a total of 801.2 Km at a total cost of $732.027M.The Minister said that the closure of the Wales Estate was unfortunate since Government considers Region Three (West Bank Demerara) as a “Next Frontier for Development”.“Therefore, feasibility studies will be conducted on expansion of the free and easy to Sand Hill section.” This area is earmarked for an Industrial/Business Estate,NFL Jerseys Cheap, housing and agriculture development – coupled with the new Demerara River Crossing. Soon, the residents of this area will be the pioneers of our new frontier.Patterson stated that under the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) fund, the Reconstruction of the Wismar Bridge will be undertaken, along with the reconstruction of the Mahaicony branch Road and the construction of the Parika to Goshen Road, which would be executed in phases.Some $2.398B has been set aside under this fund to commence construction, Patterson revealed.He continued, “Last year,Andre Branch Dolphins Jersey, the sum of $257.9M was expended on internal roads and the airstrip in Mahdia. The Brian Sucre Junction to Mahdia was also rehabilitated.Furthermore, in 2016, the sum of $433M has been identified to continue works at these same areas. This means that for 2015 and 2016,Kyle Korver Hawks Jersey, nearly $700M will be expended by the Ministry for Region Eight.” |
