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Guyanese businesswoman seeks large-scale quarry licences to meet rising infrastructure demand
Kaieteur News – Guyanese businesswoman, Remaliah Bhaskaran, has applied for multiple large-scale quarrying licences from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to operate sand and loam quarries.
Map showing blocks highlighted in yellow (Image taken from project summary document)
According to two project summaries published on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website this week, Bhaskaran submitted applications B-227/SMP/000 and B-227/SMP/001, for projects covering a total of 1,213 acres. The proposed project site is located near the confluence of the Hubudebu River and Labba Creek at Stena. The quarries are expected to operate 24 hours daily, selling sand and loam at US$9 per ton, provided customers supply their own barges for loading. With an estimated annual production of 1,125,074 tonnes, the project targets annual revenues of approximately US$10.1 million.
“This analysis demonstrates that the project is financially viable and will generate substantial profits for Ms. Bhaskaran over the 25-year period, assuming stable production levels and operational costs,” one project summary outlined.
The project’s operational lifespan is set at 10 years, during which it is projected to supply tonnes of sand and loam annually to meet Guyana’s growing construction needs.
Bhaskaran, who has more than 30 years of industry experience, has been involved in numerous quarrying projects and emphasizes regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and environmentally responsible practices. Her applications come at a time when demand for construction materials is surging, driven by public infrastructure projects and private development across the country.
“The B-227/SMP/001 sand and loam quarry project is critical to meet the rising demand for construction materials in Guyana. As the country’s infrastructure development accelerates, there is a significant need for high-quality sand and loam to support various construction applications,” the document states.
It was underscored that the government’s heavy investment in roads, bridges, and public facilities, underpins the importance of sand and loam supplies for these projects. It was also highlighted the potential for local employment, skills development, and economic benefits in nearby communities.
To minimize environmental impacts, Bhaskaran outlined plans for dust and noise control, land rehabilitation, and water management. The project summaries further note that extraction will use the open-pit mining method, suited to the site’s flat terrain and shallow deposits, with materials transported by barge from the Demerara River to markets.
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