Wakenaam Stelling rehabilitation completed

Feb 04, 2017 News

Major rehabilitation of the Wakenaam Stelling, Essequibo River, has been completed.

File photo: A major rehabilitation of the Wakenaam stelling has been completed.

According to General Manager of the Transport and Harbours Department, Marcelene Merchant, the repairs included 30 piles, and replacement of all the beams and deck planks, among other things.
The passenger waiting area has been upgraded and the lavatory blocks and clerks’ booking office were also rehabilitated.
“Passengers will soon experience comfort and ease when travelling,” Merchant explained.
The General Manager explained that the works were executed by S. Maraj Contracting Service for the sum of $11.8M.
She clarified that this amount catered for the labour provided by the company while materials were provided by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Works Services Group.
Additionally, Merchant noted that massive infrastructural works were undertaken at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling. These included new piles, decking planks to the apron around the speed boat area; construction of office space for security and clerks; construction of timber trestle and placing of water tanks and construction of a lavatory block for T&HD staff and vendors.
The works were executed by M. Sukhai Contracting Service to the tune of $5.5M and was completed within the time frame.
Other works are to be completed utilising funds from the UK– Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (DFID).
Meanwhile, the rehabilitation of the Bartica Stelling is now at phase two. Merchant indicated that the project is progressing smoothly and is approximately 20 per cent completion.
“A total of 85 piles will be driven; the entire Bartica Stelling is being redesigned and will accommodate passenger waiting areas, office space for staff, restaurant, mini malls, canteen etcetera ,” Merchant explained.
This project was awarded to Courtney Benn Contracting Services Limited (CBCSL) for a total cost of $240.3M. It is to be completed by July 2017. Works were also carried out on the Leguan Stelling.
Meanwhile, Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, explained that a number of projects will be funded by the government and the UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund including the creation and restoration of modern waterfront recreational areas between Kingston and Ogle, Stabroek Market waterfront and Vreed-en-Hoop stelling, among other areas.

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