M&CC begins refurbishing Promenade Gardens for Independence

Feb 06, 2016 Peeping Tom

The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown have commenced the refurbishing of the Promenade Gardens for use as one of the main attractions for Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

Cleaning the drains around the Promenade Gardens.

The upgrade of the area according to Public Relations Officer, Debra Lewis, includes repainting the fence and bandstand, refurbishing of the Fountains, Walkways, Arches and Fishing Pond.
The Council would be engaged in the replanting of trees and shrubs including the Marigold (Taygete’s), Bachelor Button, (Centaurea Cyanus) and Ginger Lily (Hedychium).
Also, the Council plans to add two important features to the Promenade Gardens. These include a miniature Zoological Park and Play Area.
The Promenade Gardens is home to several main attractions including the Bandstand which is considered to be the oldest bandstand of three in the city and which was erected in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
A well-known monument in the Gardens is the Mahatma Gandhi Monument erected in honour of the international icon of peace and advocate of non-violent protests.
The Promenade Gardens is used for several civic functions including entertainment from music bands.
It is also the popular site of many public and private events including Easter Hat Shows, weddings, and fashion photo shoots.
In addition, the Council has commenced cleaning of the drains, verges and parapets of the main carriageways in the City. Works are ongoing in the High Street, Charlestown area.
It is anticipated that these works would intensify as the independence celebrations approach.

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