In keeping with the policy of linking the hinterland to the coast, the government has embarked on a programme to rehabilitate the major road network in the hinterland regions.Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, told the National Assembly that this year, a sum of $1.702B has been provided for the continuation of the rehabilitation of hinterland roads. This sum will include roads in Bartica, Mahdia, Kwakwani and Cassandra Crossing.The Minister continued that these roads are intended to facilitate access to areas where most of the natural resources are located so as to assist the extractive industry production which, he said, contributes “significantly” to the growth of the economy.“These roads also facilitate greater connectivity between coastland and hinterland,Wholesale China Jerseys, for instance. Areas such as Mahdia, Lethem and Bartica have seen over the years an increase in commercial activities and in some instances,Cheap Jerseys Supply, a hub for persons travelling via land from Brazil for mining purposes.”Patterson continued that in 2015,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, works were carried out in Regions One, Seven and Nine, a total of 801.2 Km at a total cost of $732.027M.The Minister said that the closure of the Wales Estate was unfortunate since Government considers Region Three (West Bank Demerara) as a “Next Frontier for Development”.“Therefore, feasibility studies will be conducted on expansion of the free and easy to Sand Hill section.”? This area is earmarked for an Industrial/Business Estate, housing and agriculture development – coupled with the new Demerara River Crossing. Soon,Cheap Jerseys, the residents of this area will be the pioneers of our new frontier.Patterson stated that under the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) fund, the Reconstruction of the Wismar Bridge will be undertaken,Cheap Jerseys USA, along with the reconstruction of the Mahaicony branch Road and the construction of the Parika to Goshen Road, which would be executed in phases.Some $2.398B has been set aside under this fund to commence construction, Patterson revealed.He continued, “Last year, the sum of $257.9M was expended on internal roads and the airstrip in Mahdia. The Brian Sucre Junction to Mahdia was also rehabilitated.Furthermore, in 2016,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic, the sum of $433M has been identified to continue works at these same areas. This means that for 2015 and 2016, nearly $700M will be expended by the Ministry for Region Eight.”