300-metre athletic track slated for North Ruimveldt and surrounding communities

Communities in South Georgetown will soon have a 300-metre athletics track constructed to support community development activities, particularly for students attending schools in the area.

This was announced by President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday during the commissioning of a new block at North Ruimveldt Secondary School.

The Head of State said that some 4,000 students attend schools in the communities of North Ruimveldt, East Ruimveldt, South Ruimveldt, and Tucville. He noted that these students require a recreational facility, and as such, the first-of-its-kind facility to be built in the area will include a track capable of accommodating various physical activities.

“We have decided that we are going to invest in a 300-metre athletic track out there [at an empty lot]. It’s a first-of-its-kind facility in Georgetown, and the centre of that track will feature a full FIFA-certified football pitch, as well as facilities for basketball, volleyball, and tennis,” President Ali said.

Dr Ali added that the track will be similar to the synthetic track at Leonora, West Coast Demerara.

“I need all the schools that I will mention to commit to forming an integrated alliance among the head teachers and physical education teachers,” he further stated.

The land on which the facility will be built is an empty lot close to North Ruimveldt Secondary School.

Additionally, the President said that upon completion of the facility, he is relying on the Men on Mission programme to encourage community members to volunteer 60 hours each month to mentor and motivate youths in the communities.