Gov’t considering construction of National Stadium at Palmyra – VP Jagdeo

During a meeting with members of the business community on Sunday, at the Classic Hotel Banquet Hall, Skeldon, Vice-President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo announced that the administration is considering converting a portion of the canefield at Palmyra into a stadium.

This is just one of several transformational projects that were outlined to significantly develop the region, ranging from health, infrastructure, sport and education, among others.

“All the lands of GuySuCo around the Palmyra area where the monument is you are going to have a stadium similar to the one in Providence in Georgetown,” the VP told those gathered.

The Vice-President believes that the massive sporting facility can serve hundreds of residents in both Regions Five and Six, as the one at Providence is serving Region Three and Four.

He explained that the area can become a growth pole with a layout of businesses; shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and a host of other activities. Works to execute the project should begin by the end of the year.

A sum of US $100 million will be invested to widen and pave the main access road from New Amsterdam to Moleson Creek, Corentyne. The project will see the thoroughfare being widened by four feet on each side. Tender for the project will be out shortly.

Another $4 billion is set aside for community roads. There will also be upgrades to several bridges across the region.

Further, the Vice-President noted that a campus will be established at Port Mourant to provide training in oil and gas. (Modified from the Department of Public Information)