$1.1B Region 2 treatment plant to service over 5000 residents

Strides to modernise the current water infrastructure have continued with a whopping $1.18 billion treatment plant at Onderneeming, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), that is slated for completion in April 2024.
The new plant will serve more than 5000 residents from Taymouth Manor to Supenaam, Essequbo Coast.
The project is funded Government and executed by Toshiba Water Solutions, which specialises in providing turnkey services in water and wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal.
Guyana Water Inc (GWI) Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh on an inspection visit to the project site on Friday was impressed with the work done thus far by the contractor. The project is currently 30 per cent complete and every effort is being made to deliver it within the completion deadline, said Toshiba Water Solution Project Engineer, Amit Singh.

Also on the Essequibo Coast, potable water will be a reality for Capoey residents as the drilling of a well in the area has been completed. Very soon, some 200 residents of the community will be receiving potable water for the first time.
This news was met with relief by residents, who previously had to fetch water from the lake and then to the hill top.
On Saturday, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame Mc Coy; Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal and regional managers of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) also engaged in discussions with the residents of Yarrowkabra, Kuru Kururu and Soesdyke.
“The Government of Guyana has made significant strides towards fulfilling its commitment to provide access to potable water for all residents. An especially noteworthy aspect of this commitment is the emphasis on addressing water accessibility challenges in communities along the Linden Soesdyke Highway,” GWI shared.
For years, the communities of Yarrowkabra, Kuru Kururu, and Soesdyke have grappled with difficulties in accessing clean and safe water. Recognising the urgent need for intervention, GWI and the Ministry of Housing and Water have undertaken a mission to tackle these issues.
“Through strategic initiatives, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships, the lives of the residents are being positively transformed, underscoring GWI’s commitment to fostering a healthier and more prosperous future for all citizens of Guyana,” a statement from the utility company added.