Managing Director of GWI, Dr Richard Van-West Charles
E and D Fields, Sophia will receive water supply from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) for the first time in “a long, long time”, Managing Director Dr Richard Van West-Charles has said.
At a press briefing held on Wednesday, at GWI’s boardroom, Vlissingen Road, Dr Van West-Charles said that GWI refurbished the Turkeyen and North Ruimveldt wells, and connected the Sophia communities.
He noted that about 20,000 residents are expected to benefit from the supply of water in Sophia by next week. The GWI is working to strengthen infrastructure with an additional well in the area.
“In addition to that, we are about to sign a contract for the rehabilitation of Cummings Lodge and once that becomes successful, that whole corridor would be adequately served,” Dr Van West-Charles indicated.
The provision of the water is part of GWI’s effort to eliminate Sophia’s water woes by the middle of 2017.
“We want to ensure that the indicator is that water can get to your second floor in your home, and a good quality,” Dr Van West-Charles said.
Meanwhile, the GWI is expected to resume distributing filters to hinterland communities that do not have access to potable water to reduce instances of water contamination. Dr Van West-Charles said this activity will recommence next week.
