Initiative launched to plant 10,000 trees in Bartica
The Ministry of Communities on Saturday launched its “Ten Thousand Trees Planting (3TP) Project” at the West Indian Housing Scheme Park in Bartica under the theme, “Plant a tree for you and me building communities from people up.”
According to DPI/ GINA, Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan urged the residents to actively participate in this project which will contribute in making Bartica the ideal green town and create sustainability of the community.
Special Projects Officer, Ministry of Communities, Karen Roopchand said that the 3TP project is intended to promote participation in the local sustainability of communities. She noted that for the next three years the Ministry will collaborate with municipalities, local democratic councils and the residents towards the transformation of communities in all administrative regions.
“Ten thousand pest control trees will be planted across Guyana to create sustainability of communities, but this process will only work by participation from the residents as well as Regional Democratic Councils,” Roopchand stated, according to DPI/GINA.
The Special Projects Officer alluded to the creation of the West Indian Park which was a swamp but is now transformed into a beautiful place.
Bartica Mayor, Gifford Marshall used the opportunity to highlight the many accomplishments and prospective developments for Bartica.
The Mayor declared that he was inspired by President David Granger who charged him to make Bartica the green town and is satisfied with progress made in the region so far.
He said that one such notable development is the rehabilitation of the Byderabo dumpsite which was in an appalling condition. He added that the West Indian Park, though not completed is also a significant achievement for the region.
He said the park has seven benabs and a fountain which when completed will represent the many rapids and three rivers which represent Bartica.
Marshall said that in a few weeks, works will commence on the Golden Beach Boulevard which will be created with two open spaces.
He added that the Bartica market will also be transformed into a green space with natural lighting and will feature an integrated waste management system.
“Works are also ongoing at the Town Hall to make it a model compound. These projects represents a visionary council and most importantly is the beginning of a new thought process….Bartica must not be defined by the rum shops, street parties but must be defined as a model community where family is strong and our social life benefit health and wealth,” Marshall declared.