Sophia development projects ahead of schedule

Residents of Sophia and adjoining communities will soon benefit from a new bridge at ‘B’ Field, Sophia also known as ‘the blacka’, as works are scheduled to wrap up in a month’s time.

Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Oneidge Walrond and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame Mc Coy, recently made a site visit to the area to check on the progress of works.

Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Oneidge Walrond and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy in conversation with Contractor Fawwaz McRae at the bridge under construction at ‘B’ Field Sophia Minister Walrond said works started in January and a timeline of three months was given for completion.

“As you know, it’s important for the Sophia commu- nity and the work so far as you can see is progressing smoothly… they are within the timeframe for completion within schedule and it seems to be progressing really well,” she said.

Minister McCoy also expressed satisfaction with the works, highlighting the importance of the bridge to the community. “We are here standing and already I have seen perhaps more than a hundred children using this

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