EL PUENTE SOBRE EL RIO TACUTU en la Zona en Reclamación o Guayana Esequiba

…una realidad hecha por el Brasil

Guyana Chronicle April 23rd, 2008.
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Expected to be the backbone for possible energy, electricity transmission from Brazil to Guyana
TAKUTU BRIDGE ALMOST COMPLETED

- Expected to be the backbone for possible energy, electricity transmission from Brazil to Guyana
THE much-anticipated Takutu river bridge in Region Nine has been finally established, creating the first physical infrastructural linkage between Guyana and its southern neighbour, Brazil.
During a three-day visit to Region Nine, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and a team of technical […]

THE much-anticipated Takutu river bridge in Region Nine has been finally established, creating the first physical infrastructural linkage between Guyana and its southern neighbour, Brazil.
During a three-day visit to Region Nine, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and a team of technical and economic personnel visited the bridge, which is substantially completed and discussed the many prospects for economic development in Guyana as a result of the infrastructural linkage.
The visit by the team, which included members of the Thematic Group on Infrastructural Development in Guyana, was primarily to inspect and assess the Linden/Lethem roadway and the activities associated with the infrastructure.
Prime Minister Hinds described the completed structure as ‘breath taking,’ especially since construction was stalled for a number of years.
He also reflected on the efforts and commitment made to complete the structure.
“I think everybody should feel challenged when we see construction like these. It raises my sprit when I think about the sacrifice and the savings and investments made to put up that bridge and I think all Guyanese should feel challenged too,” the Prime Minister said.
It was noted that the bridge could serve as the backbone for moving electrical transmission systems from Brazil to Guyana and this would be very important in view of ongoing efforts to develop hydropower technology using the waterfalls in Guyana.
In addition, the Takutu bridge will serve as the main link for the movement of cargo between the two countries, particularly if the potential of developing a deep water harbour at Crab Island in Region Six is realised.
Reference was made to the possibility of transporting items such as soya beans and timber from Bon Fim through Georgetown and to Crab Island, an easier route than the current system being used in Brazil.
The Takutu bridge fits into Government’s plan for economic development through the integration of Guyana with its South American neighbours.
This development is intended to increase national income, improve living standards, expand markets and increase competitiveness of Guyanese products.
The bridge project is funded by the Brazilian Government and is being supervised by the 6th Engineers Battalion of the Brazilian Army while the works are being carried out by Arte Leste of Curitiba from the State of Parana, Brazil.
Construction of the bridge, which began several years ago, was halted in 2001.
It was restarted earlier this year and is expected to be officially commissioned later this year.
Completion of the superstructure is estimated to cost US$3.5M.
The project’s initial estimate outlined in 2001 was US$5.6M. The project design includes constructing the 14-metre wide reinforced concrete structure across the Takutu river supported on four piers with pedestrian walkways on both sides.
The Takutu bridge is one of 335 projects identified by the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA), an initiative by South American governments to construct a new infrastructural network for the continent, including roads, waterways, ports, and energy and communications interconnections.
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