Leonora WCD, Model Village

Project Overview Leonora-Groenveldt is a historic community on the West Coast of Demerara in Region Three.

It developed around Plantation Leonora, a large sugar plantation that existed by the late 1700s. The name “Leonora” is traditionally said to have been formed from the names of the plantation owner’s two children, Leo and Nora.

This community is particularly special because of its rich sugar-estate history, labour heritage, cultural diversity, close community relationships and its continuing development as a major centre on the West Coast of Demerara.

This project aims to enhance the appearance, functionality and sustainability of the Leonora – Groenveldt Community through: • Road & Drainage Networks Upgrades • Proposals for Development of Additional Green Spaces • Planting of Decorative Plants & General Landscaping

• Alignment of Utility Poles & Street Lighting Upgrades

Overview Map

Overview Map

Fire Hydrant Placement Consideration  During the assessment exercise, a coordinated approach in collaboration with

the Guyana Fire Service was taken to identify existing fire hydrants and to document proposed locations for additional to be installed.  Active Fire Hydrants: 6 No.  Proposed Fire Hydrants: 13 No.

 The Additional Fire Hydrants when installed will greatly improve fire fighting capabilities.

Security Camera Placement Consideration  During the assessment exercise, a coordinated approach in collaboration with the National Data Management Authority was taken to identify existing Security Cameras installed and to identify proposed locations for additional that are scheduled be installed.  Security Cameras Installed: 4 No.  Security Cameras Scheduled to be Installed : 3 No.

 The Additional Security Cameras when installed will greatly improve crime fighting capabilities.

Bus Shed Placement Consideration  During the assessment exercise, it was observed that there are currently no Bus

Shed or waiting areas despite the numerous public and private facilities along the public road.  Bus Shed to be Installed : 15 No.

 The Bus Sheds when installed will greatly improve ease at which our commuters

wait on transportation providers especially school children.

Bus Shed Design Consideration

Bus Shed Design Consideration

Community Based Issues Observed.

• During the assessment exercise, it was observed that there are several encumbrances that are along the reserves of the proposed works to be undertaken. Encumbrances ranged from the following: ❖ Derelict vehicles left on road shoulders. ❖ Construction materials stored on shoulders ❖ Commercial activities such as barber shops, wash bay, snackette and mechanical work shops etc.

• During the implementation phase of this model city initiative, the Government of Guyana intends to utilize the full reserves available from properties’ boundary lines. Any and all encumbrances will be removed and disposed of accordingly.

Example of Community Based Issues Observed.

• Encumbrances: Derelict Vehicles on Road Shoulders

Example of Community Based Issues Observed.

• Encumbrances: Construction materials stored on shoulders

Example of Community Based Issues Observed.

• Encumbrances: Commercial activities- barber shop

CONCEPT RENDERS

 Illustrative design responses for roads, drains, and community spaces

LEONORA NORTH

North, Leonora  An Area prone to vehicular traffic due to facilities such as:  NIS  Post Office  Nursery school  Hospital  Fire Station  Police Station  Mosque

Cottage Hospital Main Access Road, North, Leonora What we Propose: • Reinforced Concrete Drains (3ft x 4ft) on Both Sides.

• Hard Drain Covers that Doubles as a Walkway • Crusher Run Shoulders • Small Palm Trees as Decorative Plants • To Relocate Utility Lines in Drain Walls.

• Carriage way from 14ft to 20ft

Before

Cottage Hospital Main Access Road, North, Leonora After

20ft

Main Access Road, Seaspray, North, Leonora What we Propose: • Reinforced Concrete Drains on the Western Side (3ft x 4ft) • To Utilize Hard Covers as Sidewalks • Crusher Run Hard Shoulders • Palm Trees for Decorative Purposes

Main Access Road, Seaspray, North, Leonora

Jib, Leonora

Jib, Leonora  This network of roads comprises of three roads, two of which were completed in 2026 and the other in fair condition. However, due to the limited reserves, hard shoulders were recommended for the internal streets whilst the road on the sideline dam will be resurfaced and hard shoulders installed.

Sideline Dam, Jib, Leonora What we Propose: • Resurface Carriageway • Hard Shoulders • Upgrade and Install New Street Lights

• Palm Trees for Decorative Purposes

Before

Sideline Dam, Jib, Leonora After

Seafield, Leonora

Seafield, Leonora  This is a Residential Area Containing a mix of roads that were recently paved and roads that were rehabilitated years prior.  Notably, Water Pump Street was Completed in June 2026 with both Reinforced Concrete Road and Drains.

Sharp Street, Seafield, Leonora What we Propose: • Reinforced Concrete Drains (2ft x 2ft) on Both Sides • Widening and Resurfacing of Roadway • Crusher Run Shoulders • Palm Trees for Decorative Purposes

Before

Sharp Street, Seafield, Leonora After

Parafield, Leonora

Parafield, Leonora  Similar to Seafield, Parafield is also a Residential Area.  Contains one Place of Worship (Temple)  Contains one Green Space Southern of Parafield  These Streets Serve as a Connection to Stewartville for Vehicular Access and is mostly used during the peak hours and during market hours on Fridays and Saturdays

Main Access, Parafield, Leonora What we Propose: • Reinforced Concrete Drains (2ft x 2ft) on Both Sides • Widening and Resurfacing of Roadway • Crusher Run Shoulders on Both Sides

• Upgrade and Install Street Lights • Planting of Palm Trees

Before

Main Access, Parafield, Leonora After

Pasture, Leonora

Pasture, Leonora  Contains the Access to a Primary School and Nursery School.  Within the Area, Reinforced Concrete Roads and Drains were Completed

in 2026 which saw several pathways upgraded to accesses where vehicles are now able to traverse for the first time.

Nursery School Street, Pasture, Leonora What we Propose: • To Construct Reinforced Concrete Drains, 3ft x 3ft Drain on the Northern Side, 2ft x 2ft Drain on the Southern Side • Hard Covers for Drains on both sides which will double as Sidewalks • Widening and Resurfacing of Roadway • Crusher Run Shoulders on Both Sides • Upgrade and Install Street Lights • Planting of Palm Trees

Before

Nursery School Street, Pasture, Leonora After

Turn-Key Housing Scheme, Leonora

Turn-Key Housing Scheme, Leonora  During the assessment exercise, the roadways in this area were found to be actively under construction by CH&PA.  As such, based on information provided by executing agency the construction of reinforced concrete drains and hard shoulder works will have to be done in this area after the roads are completed.

Turn-Key Housing Scheme, Northern Road Leonora What we Propose: • Construction of Reinforced Concrete Drain on Both Sides, 2ft x 3ft Drains • Construct Hard Shoulders on Both Sides, • Upgrade and Install Street Lights • Planting of Palm Trees

Before

Turn-Key Housing Scheme, Northern Road Leonora After

New Housing Scheme, Leonora

New Housing Scheme, Leonora  During the assessment exercise, the roadways in this area were found to be recently under construction by CH&PA & MoPW between 2023 to 2025.  However, it was observed that the construction of reinforced concrete drains and hard shoulder works will have to be done nonetheless in this area.

New Housing Scheme, Leonora What we Propose: • Construction of Reinforced Concrete Drain on Both Sides, 2ft x 3ft Drains • Construct Hard Shoulders on Both Sides, • Upgrade and Install Street Lights • Planting of Palm Trees

Before

New Housing Scheme, Leonora Before

Groenveldt

Groenveldt  During the assessment exercise, it was observed that the roads were recently overlayed by MoPW. However, the drains in this area are very inconsistent, whilst some streets are very narrow, not allowing much upgrades to be done, however, this project will benefit this area by the

construction of standardized reinforced concrete drains to improve overall drainage in the community  The area contains a Church, Temple, hospital, shopping mall, government service centre and an bank amongst other facilities.

Main Road, Groenveldt What we Propose: • Standardized Drains on both Sides of the road, (2ft x 2ft) • Widening and Resurfacing of Roadway • Construct Hard Shoulders on Both Sides • Planting of Palm Trees • Streetlights to be Upgraded

Before

Main Road, Groenveldt After

Wine Bush, Groenveldt

Wine Bush, Groenveldt  During the assessment exercise, it was observed that the roads were recently overlayed by MoPW. However, the drains in this area are very inconsistent, whilst some streets are very narrow, not allowing much upgrades to be done, however, this project will benefit this area by the

construction of standardized reinforced concrete drains to improve overall drainage in the community

1st Street, Wine Bush, Groenveldt What we Propose: • Standardized Drains on both Sides of the road, (2ft x 2ft) • Widening and Resurfacing of Roadway • Construct Hard Shoulders on Both Sides • Planting of Palm Trees

• Streetlights to be Upgraded

Before

1st Street, Wine Bush, Groenveldt After

Public Road, Leonora

Public Road, Leonora What we Propose: • Upgrade Northern Drains to 5ft x 6ft Reinforced Concrete Drain • Upgrade Southern Drains to 3ft x 4ft Reinforced Concrete Drain • Removable Hard Cover on drains which double as a sidewalk • Upgrade earthen shoulders to concrete walkway due to the volume of Public & Private Facilities in the vicinity.

Before

Public Road, Leonora After

Completed Projects of Similar Scope

Leonora Market Road ( Before. Images Taken in 2022)

Leonora Market Road ( Before. Images Taken in 2022 –Minor Crusher Run Maintenance Works)

Leonora Market Road ( After. Images Taken in 2026)

Leonora Market Road ( After. Images Taken in 2026)

Leonora Market Road ( Potential Further Enhancement )

Water Pump Street, Seafield, Leonora ( Before. Images Taken in 2025)

Water Pump Street, Seafield, Leonora ( After. Images Taken in 2026)

Water Pump Street, Seafield, Leonora ( After. Images Taken in 2026)

Water Pump Street, Sea Field, Leonora (Potential Further Enhancement )

Green Spaces

Parafield, Leonora What we Propose: • Construct Pedestrian

Walkway • Small Gazebos • Retain Existing Trees

Before

• Benches

After

Old Estate Compound, Leonora What we propose: • Multifunctional Sports Ground

• Decorative Trees • Shaded Seating Areas

Before

• Basketball Court • Volleyball Court • Cricket Field with Pitch • Floodlights

After

Groenveldt Public Road (Jib) What we propose: • Urban Landscaped Garden • Palm Trees and other Natural Decorative Plants to Enhance Visual Appeal • Welcome Sign to Leonora

Before

After

Kowsilla Park, Leonora Upgrades: • Planting of Additional Decorative Plants • Restore Damaged Gazebos • Decorative Metal Fence

Before

After

GREEN SPACE UNDER CONSTRUCTION Turn-Key Housing Scheme Green Space, Leonora

Existing Park in Good Condition Zia’s Play Park, Seaspray, Leonora

Cemetery • During the assessment only one Cemetery was identified Before

After

THE END

ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION ONE DESTINY SPECIAL THANKS TO THE RESIDENTS OF LEONORA-GROENVELDT