The Ministry of Public Works holds a stakeholder engagement meeting at the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre to discuss the design for a planned four-lane road upgrade between Mahaica and Abary. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill leads the consultation and briefs residents, business owners, religious community leaders, motorists, and other stakeholders.
The meeting focuses on the reconstruction and upgrade of the East Coast Demerara Road corridor linking the area between the Mahaica and Abary bridges. Participants review the project plans and provide input on aspects of the proposed road works. Both outlets report that the consultation is conducted as part of the government’s engagement process ahead of the project’s implementation.
The sources do not provide details on timelines, costs, or specific design changes discussed, but they agree that the purpose of the session is to inform stakeholders and gather feedback regarding the proposed road expansion and reconstruction along the corridor.
