The Region One community of Mabaruma will benefit from the erection of a mini wharf which will bring relief to residents and boat operators using the current wharf — expected to undergo rehabilitation shortly.
Region One Regional Engineer Rawle Boyer has said the mini-wharf project is being implemented by the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), and will be located at the Mabaruma Waterfront.
A Gy$6.8million contract was awarded in August for construction of the wharf, which was slated to be completed by mid-November. The works are 40 per cent complete.
“The mini wharf’s foundation is done, so it’s just the actual wharf and the shed (that are left to be constructed), because it caters for decking of the wharf, small walkway with 10×70 feet-length shed,” Boyer underlined to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Boyer noted that the current high tide is hindering the progress of the project, since the rising water covers most of the structure. However, he has assured that the wharf will be completed as per schedule.
According to Boyer, the region is currently wrapping up 208 projects, which include construction of Government buildings such as schools and nurses’ living quarters, among others. In 2018, works will commence on doctor’s living quarters.
In the 2017 National Budget, the sum of Gy$2.6 billion was approved for Region One, Barima Waini.
