GUYANA Water Inc. (GWI) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles met with Region 6 Chairman David Armogan and Regional Executive Officer (REO) Dr. Versammy Ramaya last Thursday to discuss the current developmental plan for the water sector in the region.     
“With such a densely populated region, GWI’s aim is ensure consistent and quality service with minimum disruptions,” stated Dr. Van West-Charles in his remarks to the Regional Chairman and REO.

“With the recent investment in the region’s water service infrastructure, GWI will ensure that all works are executed to a high standard with the improvement of the standard of living being the ultimate goal.”
STATE-OF-THE-ART  

The Government of Guyana is investing $2.581 billion to improve the water sector infrastructure across all the administrative regions and GWI customers in Region 6 will benefit from the construction of a state-of-the-art water treatment facility at Sheet Anchor which will serve customers from No. 19 Village to Fort Ordinace and Good Banana Land, Canje.

The construction of the new facility forms part of the Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure Improvement Programme (WSSIIP), funded by the Government of Guyana, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Caribbean Investment Facility (CIF) of the European Union (EU).

In excess of 20, 500 or more than 5, 300 households will have enhanced levels of service and improved quality of water upon completion of the facility which will commence construction in January 2016.
WATER METERS
To encourage water conservation by customers, the programme will include the installation of water meters within the project area.  To foster improved public health, the programme also includes a component for the installation of septic tanks within the community of Sheet Anchor, East Berbice.

“Enhancing public health through the provision of safe, potable water and the improvement of the sanitation system is the main thrust of the water service improvement programme for Region 6,” stated Dr. Van West Charles.

“We are partnering with the regional administration, NDCs and all community-oriented bodies to ensure that GWI customers of Region 6 benefit from an improved quality of life,” he added.

GWI would be available 24-hours to the regional administration through Divisional Manager, East Berbice, Jawaharlal Ramjug, who will be implementing an ‘after-hours’ emergency team to respond to service disruptions, leaks and any emergencies.