– to be completed in two – three weeks

GUYANA Water Inc. (GWI) has commenced rehabilitation of the Diamond Well Station, East Bank Demerara, which is experiencing technical difficulties after large amounts of clay were detected, because of a rupture in the well -casing.  The contract for rehabilitation of the well station was awarded to Nabi Construction Inc. at a cost in excess of $12M, GWI said in a press release.
The contractor commenced works on Thursday and according to the Project Manager, GWI, Orin Browne, “The rehabilitation of the well station will involve the identification and sealing of the rupture in the well- casing, installation of a mechanical, retrievable packer, airlifting and disinfection of the well.”
It is estimated that all works should be completed within two to three weeks, according to Browne. “The duration of the rehabilitation depends on the severity of the damage on the well- casing.  All measures are being taken to restore normal service to the Diamond Housing Scheme and Kaneville.”
While GWI is currently providing water via tankers, customers are still experiencing difficulty and the technical staff along with the contractor will be working to ensure that the problem will be resolved in the shortest time possible, the project manager said.
Water delivery via tankers is ongoing in the Diamond Housing Scheme and Kaneville, as GWI seeks to provide relief to customers while the well station is being rehabilitated, the release concluded.