The large storage tank at the water treatment plant on the Essequibo Coast

A release said it would fulfill a promise made in the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Manifesto for the 2006 general elections.

The release said a large storage tank has already been made and work is continuing on the second largest undertaking in this country, funded by the World Bank and the Government of Guyana.

Meanwhile, Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) is drilling a new well at Somerset and Berks, to boost potable supply in villages between Charity and La Resource.

Manager of the Anna Regina GWI Sub-Office, also on Essequibo Coast, Mr. Ravindra Deonarine said the contractor, Mr. Mark Persaud, of Gold Field Enterprises, has three months to establish the 311 feet deep facility.

Regional Chairman, Mr. Alli Baksh, who was at the first site meeting recently, encouraged Persaud to make full use of the dry weather.

Baksh said he is happy the job has started and is looking forward to improved water pressure in the targeted area.