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Mar 27, 2018 News
…two years after President makes request
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council, (M&CC) is yet to set up a National Capital Planning Commission, two years after calls were made for the body to be established.
During a statutory meeting at City Hall yesterday, the status of the commission was queried by Town Clerk, Royston King.
King noted that the request was made by President Granger, during his address to the Council, two years ago. King explained that in calling for the establishment of the “National Capital Planning Commission,” the Head of State had outlined its importance to the development of the city.
King said that “the Commission is important, especially as the country moves closer to the production of oil and gas…The city has to effectively plan how to manage the responsibility that comes with the production. “
“The task of that commission includes reviewing the numerous studies which have been prepared over the years and to develop a more structured approach.”
During his address to City Hall, President Granger had stated that those studies contained a large volume of information on Georgetown and comprised exciting prospects for the City’s development. These plans, the President posited, will facilitate the creation of future plans.
Granger assured the council that any future urban plan would not exist in a vacuum.
“The plan must not be only based on knowledge of what is required of the City, but it must also aim at collaboration with the central government, Central Housing and Planning Authority and certainly the Ministry of Communities.”
The President noted that emphasis should be attention must be placed on zoning, so as to bring an end to the chaotic developments which characterized earlier times.
“We must see where noisy night clubs are located, so that they don’t disturb the tranquility of places such as hospitals and schools, not to mention, the residences of high state officials.”
Granger had recommended that business places should not intrude in areas designated as residential zones.
“Locations should be identified for construction and development of aesthetically picturesque roadways and malls.” During his address, the President also called on the Mayor to provide proper accommodation for all vendors. “I would like to see during the tenure of this coalition government, every vendor under a roof.” Investors must see the city as a favoured place to do business.
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