By Nakasia Logan
In a significant move toward fostering community development, the Government has allocated $127 million in contracts to residents of East and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
These contracts encompass various projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and addressing key issues within the community.
Residents of East and West Ruimveldt expressed gratitude to the government for awarding them contracts worth $127 million.
Contractors emphasized the importance of delivering quality work to ensure the continued allocation of contracts within the community.
Abiola Smith, Lazeena Joseph, Roynell Berkley, and Tiffany Greenidge, among others, expressed pride and excitement in being able to contribute to their community through these contracts.
They emphasized the significance of providing high-quality workmanship to benefit the entire community.
Minister of Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, highlighted the initiative’s aim to empower residents, particularly youth and women, to utilize their skills productively.
He stressed the importance of integrity and responsibility, particularly among women contractors.
Minister McCoy emphasized that these contracts are not just about aesthetics but also about adding value to the community.
He urged residents to take care of the improvements provided by the government.
Minister Deodat Indar, within the Ministry of Public Works, emphasized the importance of adhering to timelines specified within the contracts.
He called for active participation from contractors to ensure that the projects are completed efficiently and effectively.
The projects included in the contracts range from cleaning and desilting community drains to road construction, addressing crucial issues such as flooding that impact the community.
These endeavors signify a collaborative effort between the government and residents to improve the overall infrastructure and living conditions in Ruimveldt, fostering community development and empowerment.