Essequibo River dredging completed

Georgetown:  The final phase of dredging activities at Chalmers Essequibo River by the “STEVE N” Dredge was completed late last month, the Public Works Ministry has said.

The “STEVE N” commenced dredging in the Essequibo River at Chalmers Crossing on September 17, as part of the plan by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) to dredge the shallow areas of the Essequibo River that currently impede the movement of ships. The “STEVE N” is expected to conduct more dredging activities but at New Amsterdam Stelling in the first quarter of the new year.