Over 1400 to benefit from improved water supply in Region 8
− as Govt pumps $94M to improve water systems
The Government of Guyana has pumped a total of $94 million into the construction of water supply improvement projects in Regions Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).
The contracts were inked among GWI, the Toshaos of the benefitting villages and the Contractor, R Kissoon Contracting Services.
Minister within the Housing and Water Ministry Susan Rodrigues addressing residents during the outreach
These include projects at Kaibarupai at a cost of $34.7 million, Monkey Mountain to the tune of $32.7 million and one at Taruka totalling $26.6 million.
During one of the signing ceremonies, Permanent Secretary of the Housing and Water Ministry Andre Ally reiterated Government’s commitment to meeting their needs, noting that Saturday’s contract signing is an indication of same.
In addition, Minister within the Housing and Water Ministry, Susan Rodrigues said although the Government is expected to look after its citizens, the impact of the various projects will be extraordinary.
Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal hands over one of the inked contracts to a contractor on Saturday
She noted that priority areas are identified following a needs analysis and regardless of who supported the PPP/C during the elections period, resources will be distributed in an equitable manner across regions.
Meanwhile, Minister Croal said Government is committed to bridging the gap between the coastland and hinterland.
He added that as the Guyana Water Inc works to supply more communities with improved water supply, his Ministry will ensure the requisite funds are available to execute same.
He called on the beneficiaries to take up ownership of the water supply systems by properly maintaining them.
The aim of these projects is to provide residents of the outlined communities with adequate and convenient access to potable water. The scope of works includes the drilling of wells, installation of well pumps and photovoltaic systems, construction of elevated storage and installation of storage tanks and the installation of distribution networks and service connections.
Each project is expected to last for a duration of three months. Upon completion, over 1400 persons are expected to benefit from an improved water supply.
