50 new revetment projects to be done in Pomeroon

Some 50 new revetment projects along the Pomeroon River will be executed as part of efforts to curb flooding and strengthen river defence infrastructure in Region Two.

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, announced the initiative during a community engagement in Aberdeen, alongside Prime Minister Mark Phillips. The new works add to 30 revetments already underway in the Pomeroon area, bringing the total to 80.

“We are taking a proactive approach to infrastructure development. These interventions are not just about building structures — they’re about building resilience, improving livelihoods, and supporting the growth of rural communities,” Minister Indar said.

The projects aim to stabilise riverbanks, reduce erosion, and protect agriculture-based communities vulnerable to seasonal flooding. Many residents rely on farming and fishing, and rising water levels have increasingly disrupted daily life and local economies.

Prime Minister Phillips said the investments reflect the government’s broader development agenda to improve infrastructure and ensure that no community is left behind.

“We are a government for all the people of Guyana, and we are delivering real development to every community, no matter how remote,” Phillips told residents.

The visit also included the announcement of a $7.3 million rehabilitation project for the Aberdeen community meeting centre. Phillips was joined by Member of Parliament Tandika Smith, Regional Chairman Vilma DaSilva, and Regional Vice Chairman Humace Oodit, who met with residents to discuss concerns and update them on ongoing

Prime Minister Phillips addresses the residents and farmers