A sweeping wave of infrastructural development is set to transform Georgetown, as the government unveils plans to tackle longstanding issues plaguing the city’s roads, bridges, and drainage systems. The initiative comes in response to persistent complaints from residents about deteriorating infrastructure and frequent flooding after heavy rainfall.
The announcement followed a series of site inspections led by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, accompanied by a team of engineers. The delegation visited several communities, including Agricola, Container City, Rasville, Benn Kirton Drive, Rivers View, Sussex and Hill Street, Middle Road, Barbie Dam, Bamboo Drive, Meadow Brook, Kitty, Bel-Air Park, North Sophia, and Merriman’s Mall.
During the visits, residents voiced their frustrations over poor drainage and irrigation, issues they attributed to years of neglect by the Mayor and City Council. Many pointed to clogged drains and broken bridges as major contributors to the city’s flooding woes and declining quality of life.
Minister Edghill reassured citizens that the government is committed to intervening decisively to improve conditions. “The Government of Guyana will not neglect Georgetown or any ward in Georgetown because of the incompetence and the infantile politics of City Hall,” he stated. “People are suffering and we will intervene. The government will do what it takes to ensure the lives and livelihoods of people are improved.”
The government’s plan includes urgent repairs and upgrades to critical roadways, bridges, and drainage channels across all affected areas. Engineers are set to return to the communities in the coming weeks to conduct detailed inspections and draft comprehensive plans for execution. Resident input is being incorporated, with names and concerns collected during the site visits to help guide the process.
This large-scale intervention is expected to address the root causes of flooding and infrastructure decay, promising a safer, more resilient, and more livable Georgetown for all its residents.
