Tag: sea and river defence

Over $3B spent on sea defences in the first half of 2024

Over $3B spent on sea defences in the first half of 2024

- September 30, 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

$95.7M river defence project underway in Linden

- July 20, 2024

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

Gov’t to spend over $300 million for more sea, river defence works in Regions 3, 5 and 6

- March 14, 2024

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

More sea, river defence works slated for Regions Two, Three

- March 4, 2024

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

Govt open bids for $4.1B in sea, river defence works

- February 12, 2024

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

More Sea, river defence works planned for this year

- January 7, 2024

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

Over $198M in sea defence works set for Regions Three, Four, Five, six

- July 5, 2023

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

Equipment mobilised to seal breaches to alleviate flooding in Golden Grove, EBD

- March 22, 2023

- 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

$4.9B to protect sea, river defences

- January 19, 2023

Sea and river defences are essential to the protection of riverain residents and farmlands, to ensure the realisation of the ... Read More

Investment in sea defence is an investment in agriculture – Min. Edghill

Investment in sea defence is an investment in agriculture – Min. Edghill

- August 10, 2022

- $550M approved to strengthen sea and river defence Protecting Guyana’s farmlands is essential to the country realising its full ... Read More