Stretching from Versailles on the West Bank of Demerara to Houston on the East Bank of Demerara has been identified as the ideal location a new Demerara River Bridge.
This is according to a feasibility study. The Feasibility Study and Design for the new Demerara River Bridge has successfully been completed, and a copy has been presented to Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson.
The existing Demerara Harbour Bridge.
The 57-page final report was presented by the project team, which includes Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation General Manager and Project Manager, Mr. Rawlston Adams, Chief Transport and Planning Officer, Mr. Patrick Thompson, and Team Leader of the consulting company, LievenseCSO, Mr. Arie Mol.
During the document’s handing over, a rundown on its main conclusions were highlighted.
It was further noted that the bridge should be a low-level one with a movable part and three-lanes. This structure, it said, provided the most socio-economic benefits for Guyana and led to the lowest urban environmental impact. Furthermore, it was recommended that the promotion of alternative transportation routes should be encouraged to lend to the longevity of the new bridge.
The completion of the feasibility study leads the way for the next stage, the pre-qualification of contractors for the construction of the bridge. This process has already begun and will conclude on October 17.
It has been revealed that preparations that were undertaken during the feasibility stage to ensure the successful completion of key components.