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Parika/Hyde Park residents appealing to the President to intervene and provide road relief

Oct 21, 2022 Letters

Dear Editor,

This is a direct appeal for President Irfaan Ali to intervene in the current road works taking place at the main Parika to Hubu road. For some months now, repair works have commenced on the road but to date one is left in disbelief to see the level of poor work being done.  In some areas, the workers are digging up the road and leaving it like that for a very long time. The contractor seems to be in no hurry to finish the work and some parts of the road are in a poorer state than when he first started.

For years now, road users, especially motorists, have been complaining of how frustrated they are at the road’s condition. Many persons had complained that their vehicles were badly damaged, while navigating huge potholes. Pedestrians were also forced to walk in mud and huge potholes to avoid the oncoming traffic. And when it was announced that road repairs will commence, we all felt some relief. However, we are dissatisfied with the manner in which the work is being done and would like to register our concerns with the hope that the President would intervene. The contractor and engineer should be called in and asked for an update as to when the project will complete.

I should mention that this a farming community and the farmers in this area contribute significantly to feeding the nation. There are also many loggers and sawmills in this area who contribute to the housing boom in the country. Many children also use this road daily to get to and from school.

Mr. President, the political representation in this region is very poor. No one seems to care despite several complaints by residents of the situation regarding the road, flooding of communities, the deplorable market condition and many other concerns.

Mr. President, we believe that you mean well for Guyana. Your proactive approach to running the country by meeting with the people on the ground is very encouraging. We understand that you may not be fully aware of what is happening in every community. On behalf of all of the residents, I am therefore bringing this matter to your attention, with the hope that you would intervene and get a better understanding of the problems we are facing.

Yours truly,
Concerned residents of Parika/Hyde Park

 

 

 

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