A NUMBER of developmental works are ongoing on the Bartica Community Centre Ground, a facility that “tremendously” affects the lives of young people in the town.

orks were started last year on the ground, but due to some issues encountered with the contractor, the project had to be handed to a second contractor.
“The challenge is that the ground depends heavily on an extensive period of sunshine which we don’t often get in Bartica,” Mayor Gifford Marshall told Pepperpot Magazine.

The Volleyball Court was completed, along with the stand for the Basketball Court and the main pavilion. “The only works left to be done is on the actual playfield. This can be considered 80 per cent completed, and we’re looking forward by the end of February, to have an excellent playing surface,” Marshall expressed.

A contract has been awarded last year to Courtney Benn Construction for a double-sided stand and in a few days, works are expected to commence. It will be named after Neil Hernandez, a former national footballer. “It’s a project that is close to our hearts because it will tremendously impact the lives of our young people and bring about the difference we want to see in our community,” Marshall said.