St. George's Grenada, Monday 13, 2012- Work is well advanced on The Greater Grenville Project where dozens of workers from St. Andrew and other areas have gained employment. The project consists of three major components, an abattoir in Mirabeau, a market square and bus terminus in the town of Grenville.
Coordinator of project Patrick Martin said that quite a bit of work has been done on the Market and many people have been able to gain temporary employment. He indicated that as many as 60 or 70 workers have been involved daily on the project now into its sixth month.
In spite of the positive progression, Martin said that there are have a few setbacks, which have not hindered the progress. Martin said "modifications to the original plans were necessary for the project to be oriented properly with the existent buildings in the background, but it can be described as minor as work is progressing smoothly."
As part of the project, an abattoir that is being built in Mirabeau by Classic Designs- a St. Andrew based Construction Company. The Project Coordinator said that "the intensity of work has increased during the build up to August, and as a result the contractor expects his workforce to increase."
He added that although the contractor was somewhat behind schedule, the evolution of the project is satisfactory. Bids for the third component of the project- the bus terminus are now being analyzed and the no-objection was also received from the CDB on a modified plan which will allow work to begin on phase one of construction, which will produce a terminal with minimal functionalities.
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has provided EC$15 million for the Greater Grenville Development Project. Another EC$5 million is being allocated by the CDB for the construction For more information contact: Apollonia Whiteman- Public Relations Unit of the abattoir.
The EC$ 35 million dollar project was launched at a ceremony in September 2011 attended by Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas and other government officials.
The abattoir is expected to be completed in 2012 and the market in 2013.
this is not a game my friends.the government should have started these projects a long time ago.there are jobs involved.that's why people get sick and tired of politicians when they lie and pretend.but in any case,better late than never.
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By: stallion 2/20/2012 9:22:03 PM
It`s HIgh Time!
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By: Rene 2/19/2012 11:16:54 PM
I like the fact that the NDC government has chosen the right moment to begin these projects. Added to that the contract has exerienced some setbacks and this inevitably will delay completion as planned. These are strategic moves which will undoubtedly benefit the Tillman Thomas's polical campaign and re-election. The delay and completion of these projects way into 2013 would provide the current administration with some footing, thus, to be used to prove it has been doing something to aleviate the high unemployment rate.
However, if Keith mitchell and the NNP are not able to tackle NDC on the unemployment issue, Grenadians should see some mud stwing and character assination challenges directd at specific members within the NDC, on the economy and maybe the hiring of members of the Gang 17. With an increase in employment, the economy will show improvement becaused more people are going to have extra dollars to pump (spend) into the local economy. The economy then will begin to depict an upward movement..in addition, with further enhancement of agriculture and infrastructural developments, the NNP would be left with little or no negative propaganda to challenge the NDC. unfortunaely, the decision that led to Joseph Gilbert's suspension on corruption allegations recall will be another usable tactic to be employed by Keith Mitchell and the NNP renegades. Nevertheless, they'd have to proceed with caution as the NNP has been tainted with myriad corruption allegations during its 13 reign, stemmming from the prime minister to least member of his administration.
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By: The Observer 2/19/2012 10:11:37 AM
Brother Stallion i take your point and will accept that politicans do use words and actions that they know will benifit them and their party for example like the above but the only difference here i believe is the fact that what is happening here in Grenville and the surrounding areas like the new developments/job creations/is real for all to see
although we do have to take on board the impending forthcoming election and how politicans like of all colours like to pretend that here is some jam to day and i want your vote tomorrow so yes i will agree with you here that we have to be vigliant and vote with our head and not with our belly.
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By: gabe 2/16/2012 5:53:10 AM
my bro.gabe,greetings.i must say that this is a very positive develpoment for our people.but gabe,i can't help but ask you the same question that you raised with keith mitchell.every time keith does or say something positive,you say that he is doing it for political gain.could the same question be applied to the prime minister?election not too far away and his profile is low.
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