AFC’s infrastructure plan includes railway, bus systems

AFC leader Nigel Hughes on Friday pointed to a new transport system spanning from Mahaica to Durban Park and Diamond as part of the party’s infrastructure proposals ahead of the 2025 elections.

Mr. Hughes outlined the party’s infrastructure plans for each administrative region at a party press conference on Friday.

A huge focus, he said, will be the development of new roads, stellings and hubs to support agricultural activity and other economic ventures. Mr. Hughes spoke of the party’s embrace of the 25 by 2025 goal, which is a CARICOM goal crafted by President Irfaan Ali that aims to slash costly food imports by 25% by 2025.

However, Region Four could undergo a transport transformation, he said.
“An urban transport centre will be established at Durban Park, similar to what is in Jamaica,” Hughes said.

He explained that this system will include a light rail and rapid bus transportation system from Diamond to Durban Park, and Mahaica to Durban Park. Mr. Hughes said this venture will be part of “major transportation reforms” in the region.

The AFC leader also said the party wants to establish a deepwater port at Clonbrook, Region Five, while Region Seven will be a hub for hydropower and renewable energy solutions.