REGION FIVE – Minister of Public Works Hon. Robeson Benn congratulated the stakeholders, especially the contracting company, instrumental in successfully bringing the GYD $349M Hope Canal Bridge to completion.
He made these remarks during the bridge’s official ceremony on Saturday February 16, 2014.
Minister Benn said it will ensure Guyana continues to optimise its food production by reducing the risk of flooding in the Mahaica/Mahaicony/Abary (MMA) areas.
He particularly recognised DIPCON, for being a ‘reliable development partner in Guyana’ for 19 years especially on construction work, moreso roads and bridges.
“They have been with us for the long haul over all of these years, and their effort in Guyana really has to be recognised, whilst we have gone through the ups and down of developing our country, all of these years,” Minister Benn said.
Furthermore, the Minister acknowledged that Guyanese engineers and workers are learning more, and are become more formalised on the issues of safety and engineering excellence. The bridge is a single example as to how they can and are growing in terms of expertise and delivery.
