GWI announces plans to drill new well at Moco Moco

In its quest to create equity between the coastland and the hinterland, the Guyana Water Incorporated on Thursday revealed plans to drill a potable water well in the village of Moco Moco, located in Region 9.

During their visit to a number of communities in the Region, GWI Managing Director Dr. Richard Van West-Charles, Executive Director of Hinterland Services, Ramchand Jailal; and Region 9 Manager John Yow met with Moco Moco Toshao James George to discuss the way forward.
Jailal explained that works, which will commence in approximately two weeks, will include drilling a well and laying transmission and distribution mains.
He explained that groundwater is a safer and more secure source of water, and it can be easily pumped to the community, since electricity is readily available there.
Dr. Van West-Charles proposed that the community provide the manpower, with the guidance of GWI to get the job done. He asked the toshao to identify persons who could be trained to service and maintain the system.
Toshao George welcomed the news, noting that it’s a step in the right direction for his village, and saying that it is a dream come true.
Over 551 persons residing in Moco Moco and Moco Moco Settlement will benefit from this project.

Massara
In Massara, a section of the community did not have access to potable water, and the residents were practising rainwater harvesting. However, GWI has since run 2.7km of pipelines to interconnect the entire system and provide service connections to residents.
Works were also conducted to increase storage capacity for the community, allowing them 6 hours of water supply per day, compared with 2 hours or, in some cases, no water access.
Massara Toshao Arnold Bartholomew said the residents of Section Two are satisfied now that the pipes are in their yards. He said his household is also benefiting, and he is pleased, as a leader. Bartholomew thanked GWI for the work done.

Yupukari
GWI connected pipelines and installed 25 service connections from an existing network to the western part of the community. Works were also done to ensure water is pumped faster to the well, and a photovoltaic system will be installed to supply power to the network.
Toshao Russian Dorrick thanked GWI, and noted that the new network would significantly improve their everyday livelihoods.

Sand Creek
Upon carrying out checkup visits at Sand Creek, Dr. Van West-Charles registered his dissatisfaction with plumbing that existed at the Health Centre. He assured that GWI will work to rectify it, so that there is access to potable water throughout the centre, so that work can be conducted in sanitary conditions.
Additionally, he noted that works are progressing on the network in the community, and he would ensure that all systems are functioning properly prior to commissioning.
Sand Creek Toshao Maxie Pugsley expressed his gratitude to Dr. Van West-Charles for his constant visits to see that works are carried out satisfactorily.