Tag: sea and river defence
$800M to boost sea, river defence in Region Two
The government is investing $800 million to enhance sea and river defences in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). Contracts have been signed ... Read More
Over $3B spent on sea defences in the first half of 2024
Approximately $3.2 billion was spent on the construction of sea defences in the first half of 2024, as the government ... Read More
$95.7M river defence project underway in Linden
A fortified river defence structure is being constructed along the Wismar shore to the tune of $95.7 million to absorb ... Read More
Gov’t to spend over $300 million for more sea, river defence works in Regions 3, 5 and 6
The government has set aside approximately $311 million to strengthen sea and river defence structures in regions three (Essequibo Islands-West ... Read More
More sea, river defence works slated for Regions Two, Three
Residents of Regions Two and Three can expect increased protection against flooding and erosion, as the Ministry of Public Works ... Read More
Govt open bids for $4.1B in sea, river defence works
In a proactive move to protect coastal and riverfront communities from the dangers of flooding and erosion, the government, through ... Read More
More Sea, river defence works planned for this year
Flood protection and waterfront development remain high on the agenda for the government, as some 7.0 kilometres (km) of new ... Read More
Over $198M in sea defence works set for Regions Three, Four, Five, six
The government’s sea defence programme is seeing a robust and proactive approach to ensure that coastal and riverain residents and ... Read More
Equipment mobilised to seal breaches to alleviate flooding in Golden Grove, EBD
- PM Phillips leads assessment team immediately following reports A team from the Ministry of Public Works was dispatched on ... Read More
$4.9B to protect sea, river defences
Sea and river defences are essential to the protection of riverain residents and farmlands, to ensure the realisation of the ... Read More