D’Urban Park stadium bleachers completed for $210M

Jun 22, 2016 News

The completion of the bleachers for D’Urban Park in time for the Jubilee celebrations last month saw 10 contractors being hired, with over $210M spent for the stands.

Over $210M was spent by Government to complete the bleachers of the D’Urban Park stadium in time for the Jubilee, according to the Ministry of Finance.

According to details of the tender awards published on the Ministry of Finance website, 10 bids were awarded on May 17th, 2016 for the construction/completion of the timber-framed bleachers with roof.

The park, once covered with bushes, had been languishing for years before the David Granger administration which took office last year announced that it was developing the area. The plans included construction of a stadium, recreational walkways and tennis court.

However, the first phase of the stadium ran into trouble with delays and it became clear in April that works would not be completed in time for the big week of May 26th last. The project, up to that time, was being handled by the Ministry of the Presidency.
The project had received negative publicity which spoke of poor quality work and questions of transparency. That negative publicity apparently caught the attention of President Granger.

The President in a statement assured that safety and quality work will be among the hallmarks of the completed facility.
On April 19th, it was announced that President David Granger has handed the project to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure with clear orders for it to be completed on time.

Thousands of Guyanese thronged the facility for the flag-raising ceremony on May 26th.

The following are the contractors that participated in the construction of the bleachers:

Meanwhile, the Minister of Finance records also disclosed that the Ministry of Public Telecommunications spent US$26,250 for the accommodation of artistes for the event. The contract went to Georgetown Investments and Management Services Inc.

The same ministry also paid a total of $1,533,000, to Sonia Noel, Storm Talent Agency and Renee Chester-Thompson for the provision of models, makeup and cultural items for the Guyana Golden Jubilee Festival Fashion Show.

Another amount of $4.27M went to Kross Kolor Records for the provision of entertainment services.

The Ministry of Education also incurred expenses, paying over US$94,945 to Bonel Enterprise (USA) for hosting of activities.

The Ministry of Education- Dept of Culture, Youth & Sport- paid $3.5M to Windjammer International Cuisine and Comfort Inn for providing meals. That ministry also paid Star Party Rentals $1.8M for the rental of chairs, tables, tower lights, and stage for the celebrations.

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