By Delicia Janniere
A new 9.5-kilometre stretch of road, valued at $33.4 million, has been officially commissioned in the Moruca sub-district of Region One, Guyana.
This infrastructure development project is poised to significantly enhance transportation accessibility for residents, students, farmers, and commuters of the Arrowansa community and surrounding areas, such as Manawarin.
Previously, residents faced considerable travel challenges, with boat journeys during high water levels taking up to an hour and a half and alternate trail routes requiring two hours using a tractor.
However, with the inauguration of this new road, travel time has been drastically reduced.
Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, emphasized the positive impact of the road on travel efficiency and service delivery.
He highlighted that the new infrastructure will facilitate quicker access to essential services and goods, thereby reducing costs associated with logistics.
The road construction project involved various activities, including vegetation clearance, drainage construction, grading, shaping, and road compaction.
Minister Croal also reassured residents about ongoing efforts to improve access to potable water.
Plans are in place to drill a well in Arrowansa, along with several other communities in the Moruca Sub-district, to ensure water availability.
In addition to the road commissioning, Minister Croal outlined other developmental initiatives in the region.
These include plans for another road project in Kwebanna, the construction of a new school, and capacity-building efforts in healthcare facilities within the sub-district.
Samuel Miguel, Toshao of Manawarin, expressed appreciation for the government’s continuous efforts to uplift the livelihoods of citizens in indigenous communities through infrastructure development projects.
The commissioning of this road signifies a significant step towards enhancing connectivity, improving accessibility, and fostering socio-economic development in the Moruca sub-district and surrounding areas.