By Delicia Janniere
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has provided an update on the rehabilitation works at the Parika and Bartica Stellings.
Rehabilitation efforts are underway at both the Parika and Bartica Stellings to enhance their capacity to accommodate vessels and increased traffic.
Gryphon Engineering Inc. was awarded a $103 million contract in November 2023 for the Parika Stelling’s rehabilitation, with works progressing steadily.
Minister Edghill noted the completion of works to facilitate the use of roll-on, roll-off ferries MV Sabanto and Kanowan after a brief interruption.
However, progress at the Bartica Stelling is lagging behind schedule, prompting Minister Edghill to urge for accelerated efforts.
The project, retendered to K&K Construction and Hardware Supplies for $553 million in March 2023, aims to address setbacks since 2017.
Despite challenges, including the need to continue ferry operations during construction, Minister Edghill emphasized the importance of meeting deadlines.
At the time of retendering, works at the Bartica Stelling were reported to be 30 percent completed.