Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill issued a stern warning during an inspection visit over the weekend, highlighting the illegal use of the Lamaha Street Embankment — a newly developed recreational space — as a mechanic shop.
The minister observed that several persons were parking heavy-duty trucks and servicing them along the embankment, which was originally part of the historic East Coast Railway and recently transformed to benefit families and promote community recreation.
“On this embankment, we have people who have now opened a mechanic shop, parking heavy-duty trucks and servicing those trucks. This is unacceptable,” Edghill said.
During the site visit, at least two flatbed trucks were spotted parked along Lamaha Street, one bearing the company label of PARAMOUNT Group Guyana Inc and the other Paragon Energy.
Edghill ordered that the owners must immediately remove their vehicles and cease all mechanical operations on the embankment. He warned that failure to comply would result in confiscation of the vehicles.
“We will not tolerate people using these spaces created for the benefit of families and children for unauthorized business activities,” Edghill emphasized.
The minister also extended the warning to other areas, including the Heroes Highway and newly developed Lamaha Street corridors, stating there would be zero tolerance for the misuse of recreational spaces across the country.
The Lamaha Street Embankment Project, launched in 2021, aimed to beautify the city and create child-friendly, safe spaces for families while enhancing tourism and community living.
Minister Edghill reiterated that these spaces were not intended for commercial or industrial activities and called on all businesses and small operators to respect the purpose of public infrastructure developments.
The Ministry of Public Works remains committed to ensuring proper urban development, preservation of recreational spaces, and community safety across Guyana.
