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Concrete roadway returns to G/town
The concrete road
TCL Guyana Inc. recently reconstructed a section of roadway along Princes Street between Water and Lombard Streets using short slab concrete technology. GNIC and Toolsie Persaud Ltd provided some financial assistance.
A ceremony to officially open the roadway was held on July 7, last.
Mayor of Georgetown, Mrs. Patricia Chase-Green, cut the ribbon to symbolically open the road.
Concrete roads have lower life cycle costs, lower maintenance costs and are more durable. From a safety point of view, they reflect in the night and provide more friction.
Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson said that when TCL approached the Ministry last year with its proposal to rehabilitate this section of road, the Ministry officials were pleasantly surprised.
“It is not often that private companies approach the Ministry to undertake such a project, so naturally, we were willing to lend a helping hand.”
This partnership is also monumental for its use of modern approaches and technology. The history of the rigid pavement construction has proven to be successful. “In this case we witness the success once again. In Guyana, we can see rigid pavement construction in communities such as South and North Ruimveldt and in some of the private housing communities.”
While the initial cost of rigid pavement is slightly higher than flexible pavement, the benefits certainly outweigh the cost.
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