Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, officially commissioned a pedestrian bridge connecting Unity Street, La Grange, to Inner Bagotville over the weekend.
A release yesterday from the ministry said that the structure provides safe, immediate access for residents and daily commuters.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by Regional Executive Officer (REO) for Region 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Surendra Khayyam, alongside the Regional Engineer who oversaw the project’s timely execution. Spanning 63 feet in length and 4 feet in width, the light-transit bridge replaces previous infrastructure challenges, ensuring residents no longer face disruptions in their daily routes.
The project arose out of a conversation the Minister had with a resident during a community meeting in Bagotville last year. The resident, Jackie, explained that the deteriorated bridge had once served as a vital link between Bagotville, La Grange and Canal, allowing residents to access transportation, schools and markets easily. The release said that Jackie commended Minister Manickchand for being a “woman of her word” and thanked her on behalf of the community for the much needed bridge.
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