In a strategic move to enhance national infrastructure development, Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed on Saturday that the government has secured a new stone crusher through an outright purchase. The announcement, made during his weekly appearance on the ‘Browne and Browne Show,’ signals a significant step forward in the administration’s public works agenda.
The newly acquired industrial equipment, fully paid for by the state, is projected to arrive within the next 45 to 60 days. This machinery is specifically intended to revolutionize the country’s aggregate production capabilities, which have been operating below optimal capacity. By substantially increasing the daily output of crushed stone—a fundamental component in concrete manufacturing—the government aims to eliminate existing bottlenecks in construction material supply.
Prime Minister Browne articulated the direct correlation between aggregate availability and road construction efficiency, stating, ‘This strategic acquisition will enable us to dramatically increase aggregate production, thereby accelerating our concrete road paving initiatives nationwide.’ The investment represents a core component of the administration’s comprehensive infrastructure modernization program, which prioritizes durability, quality, and long-term resilience in public works projects.
Beyond the crusher acquisition, the government is preparing to deploy additional specialized road repair machinery in the coming weeks. This multi-faceted approach underscores an intensified commitment to overhauling the nation’s transportation network, addressing both immediate repair needs and long-term infrastructure development goals through enhanced technical capacity and resource allocation.