CH&PA CEO Inspects Proposed Alignments for Reg. Three Highways
October 8, 2025 – Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Dr. Martin Pertab, earlier today conducted an inspection of the proposed alignments for two major highway projects — the Leonora to Canal Number One and Schoonord to Wales highways.
He was accompanied by Deputy Director of Projects, Mr. Intecab Indarjeet; Senior Surveyor, Mr. Shabeer Ali; and other technical officers from the CH&PA. The site visit formed part of ongoing efforts to assess and finalise alignments for critical road links aimed at enhancing connectivity and unlocking housing and development potential along the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Pertab highlighted the national importance of the two road projects, noting that the Leonora–Canal Number One highway will serve as a vital link to improve accessibility to several active housing and land development areas in the region.
“If you were to travel from Leonora to Canal Number One right now, it takes roughly 45 minutes. With this new road, we’re proposing to reduce travel time to approximately seven minutes,” Dr. Pertab stated.
He explained that the project is currently in its design phase, and once the designs are finalised and approved, the CH&PA will proceed to the tendering stage to pave the way for construction.
“Hopefully, by the end of this year, we’ll be able to start work on this new road,” he added.
The CEO and his team also inspected the proposed alignment for the Schoonord to Wales highway, another strategic infrastructure initiative designed to improve accessibility and promote development in surrounding communities.
“It’s important that we focus on development. This alignment will enhance access to existing communities in the area and support the expansion of new housing zones,” Dr. Pertab said.
He further explained that the second phase of the project will extend from Wales to Sand Hill, opening up new housing areas and supporting the Government’s target of constructing 40,000 homes.
Both initiatives, Dr. Pertab noted, align with CH&PA’s broader mandate to improve infrastructure, expand housing opportunities, and foster sustainable community development across Guyana.
