Latest update January 19th, 2025 12:01 AM
Construction works halted on $34M market tarmac
– Severe state of erosion cited
A section of the Kumaka waterfront
The construction of a $34M market tarmac and public washroom facilities at the waterfront at Kumaka (Mabaruma) in Region One has been stopped after it was discovered by the contractor that further assessments need to be carried out on the area to assess the best possible way forward, since the area is in a severe state of erosion.
During an invited comment yesterday, Regional Chairman of Region One Paul Pierre said construction works begun shortly after the contract was signed in May of this year, however the works were stopped shortly after it was discovered by the contracting service that the area was mostly swamp and that further adjustments need to be put in place before the actual construction can commence.
The Regional Chairman said that excavation works need to be carried out first so as to ensure proper drainage is available to facilitate this project, since he said the Kumaka waterfront had caved in before.
The contract for this project is for three months duration, however according to Pierre he is unsure as to when the works will recommence.
He added that the contract was awarded to Joshi Construction from Region Three.
Kaieteur News attempted to seek a comment on when the project is slated to recommence, from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Colin Croal, but these efforts proved futile.
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