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The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has given assurances that no homes will be demolished as a result of construction on the Parika-Goshen Road Project.The concerns were recently raised by residents of the Parika Façade,Derrick Rose USA Jersey, East Bank Essequibo squatting community.“Recent reports indicate that statements claiming that homes will be demolished to facilitate the project have been circulating. These statements have,Michael Jordan USA Jersey, understandably,Authentic Isaiah Thomas Celtics Jersey, caused panic in residents of the community,Andrew Bogut Mavericks Jersey,” the ministry explained yesterday.“The Ministry therefore wishes to firmly assure the residents that no demolition of their homes will occur. Rather, the most extreme form of action will be the relocation of homes found to be in the direct path of the proposed site.”Currently, the project is in its design and consultancy phase. When this process is completed,Authentic Dwight Howard Hawks Jersey, then it will be determined if relocation,Wesley Matthews Mavericks Swingman Jersey, not demolition, is necessary.The Ministry noted that the relocation of homes to facilitate projects is not unusual.“For example,Chris Mullin USA Jersey, the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) runway project saw the relocation of 19 homes in Timehri North.“These homes were relocated some 200 metres away. Additionally,DeMar DeRozan USA Jersey, this process featured several consultations with the residents over an extended period of time. If – following the design process – residents of Parika Façade must be relocated, they will be duly consulted on the way forward.”The Ministry made it clear that it supports community interactions on projects- “we must encourage all interested persons to be duly informed and educated before publicly communicating on projects. Furthermore,Steven Adams Thunder Swingman Jersey, those who have reportedly been deliberately sharing misinformation are urged to cease this practice.”The Ministry said it is open to questions. |
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