Over 4700 Wakenaam residents to receive improved water supply
– GWI commences well drilling
As Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) strives to provide access to an adequate water supply for all Guyanese, the drilling of a new well has commenced on the island of Wakenaam in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara).
The company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaik Baksh and a technical team on Monday visited the island to inspect the well drilling which is being done within the compound of the Noitgedacht well station.
Vested interest was also shown by Chairman of the Wakenaam Neighbourhood Democratic Council, Sheikh Ahmad, Councillors and several residents who were also present at the site visit.
Some 4752 residents of Wakenaam are set to receive an improved water supply once the new well has an adequate production. It is being drilled using the new rig acquired by the company some 2 years ago for the drilling of wells on the coastland.
The visiting team along with Councillors and residents at the well drilling site
Plans are also in process to construct a water treatment plant on the island within the next two years – news which was welcomed by the residents. The island is currently served by two well stations, located at Free and Easy and Noitgedacht.
Shortly after assuming office in the latter part of 2020, Baksh had visited the island and found that residents were experiencing a poor level of water supply for the past two to three years.
This was attributed to low water production at the Free and Easy and Noitgedacht well stations. The wells, which are now over 45 years old, showed signs of structural degradation. A GWI team soon after cleaned and rehabilitated the wells to increase production, resulting in improved service.
