Govt to relocate 15 tombs at Grove, EBD to facilitate construction of pump station

Jan 25, 2025 News

Kaieteur News- The Ministry of Health, on Friday, announced that 15 tombs at the Golden Grove Burial Ground, located at Lot 1 Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) will be relocated to facilitate pumps.

In a public notice, the Ministry said that the removal and relocation of the tombs are due to the setting up of pumps used to increase the drainage capacity in the Diamond/Grove area.

Govt to relocate 15 tombs at Grove, EBD to facilitate pump station construction

(Note: This photo depicts tombs at the Le Repentir Cemetery in Georgetown.)

According to the notice, the tombs, which are situated in the southwestern section of the burial ground, must be relocated due to their current positions and the structural damage that has been identified upon inspection.

Further, relatives and family members of those interred in the affected areas are urged to get in touch with the Grove/Diamond Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) for further details. They are asked to provide relevant information regarding the deceased to ensure a smooth and respectful relocation process.

For more information or to discuss the relocation process, affected parties can contact the Grove/Diamond NDC at 265-2256/57 or the Central Board-Health at 226-8158. Contact can also be made via email at secretarycentralboardhealth@gmail.com

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