Over $200M spent to improve Meadow Bank Wharf – Agri. Minister
Mar 05, 2025
Kaieteur News- The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has invested over $200 million to enhance and construct various facilities at the Meadow Bank Wharf, located in Georgetown.
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, during his visit to the Meadow Bank Wharf. (Photo from the Ministry of Agriculture Facebook page)
This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Tuesday during his visit to the wharf.`
During an inspection of the ongoing work there the minister said that the fisherfolk who ply their trade at the wharf are very satisfied with the ongoing works.
He said, “People are very happy to see the improvement and we (the government) will continue, there are some other improvements we have to do, over the next two weeks. We are hoping to build more shed and also we have to get this place clean and …in the other two months’ time I am hoping that it will be completed.”
The agriculture minister continued, “It can be a good place for people to dwell to have their catch, take out there catch from their vessels and also at the same time to sell their catches early in the morning, because this is one of the main wharves in the country, Georgetown.”
Mustapha disclosed that approximately 80 percent of the infrastructural works have been completed, which include the installation and upgrades to the washroom and water facilities, construction of concrete drains and several sheds and stalls for vending, as well as lighting, landscaping, and a police outpost.
“So it is almost over $200 million dollars of work that we have embarked on to build these things and if you look at the shed, its modern sheds, the aesthetic … of this place, all the shacks and dilapidated structures, we are removing and we are also doing the tarmac here, the tarmac is clean now,” Mustapha explained.
The minister emphasized that the ongoing progress of the works aligns with a commitment made by President Irfaan Ali during a previous visit to the wharf.
Meanwhile, Kaieteur News reported in April 2024, that the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, set aside $96,372,850 to do major rehabilitation works at the Meadow Bank Wharf according to a tender document.
It was reported by the Department of Public Information (DPI) that one of the major concerns raised by fisherfolk was the need for running water in the area and repairs to the wharf. They also requested additional street lights for the area.
After listening to their concerns, President Ali said that all the issues raised would be addressed and noted that the road leading to the wharf would be rehabilitated and a number of standpipes will be set up in the area.
Additionally, a shed will be constructed in the area to properly accommodate them.
Kaieteur News had reported that a similar visit by the President back in 2022 saw the Guyana Police Force (GPF) establishing a permanent presence at the location to ensure the safety of those plying their trade and the safety of customers.
The President’s intervention also saw the installation of proper washroom facilities and lighting for the fisherfolk.
(Over $200M spent to improve Meadow Bank Wharf – Agri. Minister)
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