Contracts worth $300m signed to upgrade Region Eight infrastructure – Stabroek News

A total of 60 contracts valued at $300 million were signed yesterday to upgrade infrastructure in 25 communities across Region Eight, as part of the government’s community participation programme, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.

In Kurukubaru, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Works, Vladim Persaud signed 21 contracts with Toshaos while another five  communities signed contracts at Mahdia. 

Among the villages set to benefit are Taruka, Monkey Mountain, Paramakatoi, Tuseneng, Kanapang/Penak, Itabac, Kamala, Waipa, Kaibarupai, Kurukabaru, Kato, Kopinang, Chenapou, Karisparu, Campbelltown, and Micobie.