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Phase Two of the Moleson Creek, Eldorado Road on schedule — Public Works
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Public Works on Sunday announced that Phase Two of the Moleson Creek to El Dorado Road project is moving apace, and there are thousands of acres of land that will be opened as the works continue on this critical connectivity corridor.
In a statement, the ministry said that a visit was conducted to Region Six by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj on Saturday and he underscored that the roadway is of strategic importance and is a transformative link, connecting communities, unlocking production and strengthening regional integration.
“We are opening connectivity right across this region; from Crabwood Creek and Moleson Creek to Orealla, and from Orealla to Kwakwani. This road is opening farm-to-market access and unlocking thousands of acres of land for farmers,” Minister Ramraj said.
Aerial views of the progress of the project.
He emphasised that the roadway is a key aligning component of the wider infrastructure programme the government has, that seeks to improve access to market, reducing isolation and driving sustainable development across the hinterland and riverain communities.
Engineer Joel Tucker provided a technical update, noting that the works began in a phased manner along the corridor in 2021.
“We began with the first 1.6 kilometres of fair-weather road using a crush-and-run surface. We are now approximately two kilometres in, including a section that was previously paved in asphalted concrete. Most of the farm access roads along the Eldorado alignment currently remain at a crush-and-run standard to support agricultural activity,” Tucker said.
Tucker also noted that the works now underway mark the start of the second phase, which will extend the road by an additional kilometre to the final culvert at the entrance to Eldorado. Looking ahead, a further five kilometres are planned for the 2025–2026 period.
“In total, this will give us eight kilometres from the Canawaima Turn junction straight into Eldorado. The long-term objective is to extend this alignment all the way to Orealla, which is approximately another 40 kilometres from where we are now,” he explained.
Preparatory works are already being considered for this year which includes full alignment towards Orealla. Reconnaissance conducted from Orealla back toward Eldorado has identified approximately seven kilometres in fair condition, as well as swampy sections that will require detailed technical assessment to determine the most suitable and resilient route.
“All together, the distance from this point to Orealla is about 48 kilometres,” Tucker confirmed.
This roadway forms part of the government’s long term infrastructure strategy to enhance food security, integrate regions, while creating reliable transport links between farms, markets, and communities.
Minister Ramraj reminded that the Government’s developmental projects are never done in isolation, noting, “As a government, whenever we make any plans, they are all done holistically. When we open a road, we aren’t just building roads; we are creating space for development; for agriculture, housing, investment, jobs, and improved access to services for our people.”
Furthermore, “As construction advances, the Government remains committed to a phased, technically sound approach ensuring durability, value for money, and tangible economic benefits for residents and producers across the region,” the ministry added.
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