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Work continues at Palmyra Monument Site despite questions raised
- new engineer oversees project
Workers at the site
Work has re-started on the Palmyra Monument Site, which collapsed a few weeks ago.
A worker at the site told reporters that instead of using hollow blocks as was done previously a “solid cast” will be done for the structure to withstand the weight of the monument. The worker explained that the design remains the same,
It was also revealed that a new engineer is now in charge of the construction and his name has been revealed as Alvis Macedo from Soesdyke.
The workers claimed to have no contact number for the man and stated that he is only seen on Saturdays, when he visits Berbice to pay them.
As reporters continued to question the foreman, he became hesitant to answer and asked reporters to leave the site, based on instructions given from “the consultant”.
He stated that no one is allowed to visit the site without permission from the company.
The base of the structure collapsed a few weeks ago. Since then, many questions have surfaced regarding the identity and competence of the contractor.
After investigations the Linden-based company was revealed as Alternative Contracting Enterprise, owned by Derek Wilson. Marlon Cumberbatch, who previously told reporters he was the contractor, and later changed his portfolio to the supervisor, was revealed as the engineer. He has since been relieved of his duties.
In March 2017, Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, together with the Indian High Commissioner, Venkatachalam Mahalingam, had unveiled a signboard depicting the monument at the chosen Palmyra location.
Some $97 million was allocated for the project with a US$150,000 bronze sculpture contributed by the Government of India.
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