Govt. to spend $766M to construct/ repair bridges in Regions 3&4

Feb 11, 2025 News

Kaieteur News-With approximately $19 billion approved for the Ministry of Public Works towards its bridges programme, the ministry is now preparing to spend some $766 million to construct and rehabilitate a number of bridges across Regions Three and Four.

According to a tender notice issued by the ministry, these projects that amount to $766,854,371 (engineer estimates) have been divided into 19 lots.

In its notice, the ministry noted that it intends to kick start its bridge projects for the year with the construction of a steel, concrete and timber composite bridge (main access) for Zeeburg New Scheme, West Coast Demerara (WCD) and these works is estimated at $40,915,400. The ministry will be rehabilitating the bridge at Patentia West, West Bank Demerara (WBD) which is estimated at $32,866,750, rehabilitating the bridge at Good Intent Back Street, estimated at $32,866,759, and rehabilitate the bridge at Stewartville First Bust Street for $32,852,750.

In Region Three also on the island of Wakenaam, there is a project for the rehabilitation of Bell Plane access bridge for $47,290,824, rehabilitation of Fredricksburg Dunburge Access Bridge for $47,290,824, and the rehabilitation of Mo Farm access bridge for an estimated $47,290,824.

There is a project also for the rehabilitation of Zulander Caledonia access bridge for $47,290,824, and the bridge at Nursery School Old Road Den Amstel for $38,549,560.

Moving to Region Four, works are expected to be done on the Community Center access bridge at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara (ECD) for an estimated $31,679,750, there is a contract for the rehabilitation of bridge at Nabacalis Railway Embankment for $31,679,750, and the rehabilitation of Colin Street Golden Grove bridge for $32,852,750.

The ministry is also seeking contractors for the rehabilitation of Kendell Street Golden Grove Street bridge for $32,852,750, the bridge at Charles Street, Golden Grove for $32.8 million, the bridge at Bus Shed Street, Industry for $32.5 million, and the bridge (third) at Supply for $32.8 million.

Further, for bridges on the East Bank of Demerara, the ministry has a contract for the rehabilitation of bridge #1 at Mocha Arcadia for an estimated $32,.8 million, and the construction of a steel, concrete and timber composite bridge (#2) at Mocha Arcadia for $76,734,300. There is also a contract for the construction of the Laluni access bridge at $62,429,565.

Kaieteur News understands that the ministry has been undergoing a robust road and bridge programme as there is a demand for more stringent structures across the country.

This year, it was announced during the budget presentation that a total of $209.3 billion have been allocated in 2025 to further develop our road and bridge infrastructure. It should be noted that bids for these projects are expected to open on February 26, at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office.

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