The Public Infrastructure Ministry has clarified that it has not entered into any agreement with Smart City Solutions (SCS) for the installation of Parking Meters, and therefore, that company cannot proceed to install meters on streets under the purview of the Ministry.
PRESS RELEASE
Roads under the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Purview
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure wishes to advise the general public that in accordance with the Roads Act, Chapter 51:01 of the Laws of Guyana, the following roads within the city of Georgetown, have been declared to be public roads and therefore fall strictly under the purview of the Ministry:
- Clive Lloyd Drive
- Rupert Craig Highway
- University of Guyana Access
- Water Street
- Battery Road
- Sea Wall Road
- Young Street
- Barrack Street
- Camp Road
- Fort Street
- Vlissengen Road
- Irving Street
- Station Street
- Duncan Street
- Thomas Road
- Sheriff Street/Kitty Avenue
- Ruimveldt Avenue
- Houston Bypass
- Eastern Highway
Further, the Ministry wishes to clarify that it has not entered into any agreement neither has it given permission to the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown nor Smart City Solutions to erect parking meters along the aforementioned public roads. The public should therefore be guided accordingly.