Gov’t to invest almost $100M to enhance Linden Waterfront

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill said the government will be investing almost $100 million to develop the waterfront area in Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara- Berbice) this year.

“We are going to spend another $70 million or maybe close to $100 million on waterfront development in both Mackenzie and Wismar,” Edghill said.

He made this disclosure on Tuesday during his appearance on a radio programme.

According to him, the development is aimed at better accommodating boat operators and to facilitate a series of events that are usually held in these spaces, promoting a safer and cleaner environment.

“$13 million or so have already been sign and the people…will get a new landing at the Mackenzie waterfront.

“So when they come in they could tie up their boats, there will be toilet facilities for them to use and there will be sheds so while they waiting on their captions…they don’t be in the sun,” Edghill explained.

Altogether, Edghill said this along with the construction of new bridges and roads is aimed at developing the region.