Works to repair damaged Konawaruk Bridge to begin immediately – Reg. 8 REO

(Kaieteur News) – Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Eight, Martie De Souza on Tuesday disclosed that maintenance and repairs to the existing Konawaruk wooden bridge, a major access route to and from Mahdia, which was damaged in an arson attempt recently, will begin immediately.

In a statement released on the Regional Democratic Council of Region Eight Facebook page, the REO said “The Region notes with disgust, and condemns the arson attempt on a key bridge along the main thoroughfare and wishes to remind residents that any such illegal activity will greatly affect the livelihoods of all those who reside in Mahdia or traverse the Mahdia – Georgetown route. Work on the affected bridge will begin immediately.”

This publication was informed by the REO that repairs will be done to the entire bridge and not only the damaged decking and works is expected to be completed in two to three days.