By Langston Joe Wilson, LINA Maryland County Correspondent
HARPER, April 13 (LINA) – Maryland County Senator J. Gble-bo Brown has concluded a county-wide tour with the dedication of four major infrastructure projects aimed at improving local governance, commerce, and transportation.
The projects include a US$95,000 state-of-the-art town hall in Manolu Township, a US$48,599, market facility in Boniken, and a US$7,743 campus-based modern bus stop at William V. S. Tubman University – the first of its kind on the university’s campus.
Additionally, a mini town hall worth US$10,000 was commissioned in Barrobo Community, Harper City, amounting to the cost of US$161, 342 for all projects.
According to Senator Brown, the initiatives form part of his 2025 development agenda for Maryland County and were financed through a combination of legislative funding and personal contributions.
He emphasized that the projects are intended to enhance service delivery, support local trade, and improve public infrastructure across the county.
At the close of the dedication ceremonies, Senator Brown unveiled a new list of projects for 2026.
These include the construction of two elementary schools in Gbiabo Taitowayso, Karluway District, and Big Jay, Barrobo District.
Others are the installation of hand pumps in Pleebo and Harper Districts amongst others, and presentation of cash to the county women organizations in continuation of his long-standing women empowerment grant program.
He noted that these projects will focus on expanding access to education and safe drinking water in underserved communities.
As part of his tour, the Maryland County lawmaker also inspected the ongoing construction of the Cavalla River Bridge, a landmark project valued at approximately US$15 million.
The Bridge is expected to connect Liberia with neighboring Ivory Coast, boosting cross-border trade and regional integration.
During the visit, Senator Brown commended contractors for the level of progress made and expressed appreciation to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank for their support toward the project.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the bridge’s successful completion without political or administrative interference.
Senator Brown also used the occasion to thank the people of Maryland County for their continued support, urging citizens to remain united in pursuit of sustainable development across the county.