The construction of a call center on the corner of Nickerie Street and Marowijne Street in Paramaribo appears to be off the table. The construction structures have been removed and the site has been completely cleared.

 

The construction plans, the first preparations for which were visible in early 2025, led to significant opposition from residents in the immediate vicinity. They feared nighttime congestion from commuter traffic in the immediate area; the new building would have space for 400 employees. Residents took various measures, including campaigning, seeking publicity, and filing a lawsuit. file summary proceedings against the government because they allegedly did not conduct a resident survey during the permit granting process.

Construction was temporarily halted, and in August the judge did pronunciationThe residents were declared inadmissible and their claims were dismissed. Last year, there was much speculation about which company would move into the new building to be constructed.

However, it appears that the construction plans have been withdrawn. Local residents say they recently saw the site being completely cleared, the newspaper writes. Surinam HeraldA representative of the local residents confirmed to Suriname Herald that the matter has since been resolved through mutual agreement. He declined to comment further on the content of the agreements reached.

The withdrawal of the construction plans stands on its own, but fits the trend that growth in the outsourced contact center sector has slowed over the past two years. Larger BPO players are also preparing for new offshore locations in Africa.

(Suriname Herald, Ziptone)

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