THOUSANDS of Linden residents are set to benefit from improved water supply as the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) moves to drill two new wells in the mining town, and engage in other works, in various areas.

Some 4,500 residents of Amelia’s Ward in Linden, Region 10, will soon benefit from improved water supply with the drilling of two new wells which are slated for commencement in July, 2019.

According to a release from the GWI, these two wells are being drilled to the tune of GYD$40M, which is a provision under the GYD$170M supplemental budget for the utility company that was approved in the National Assembly.

“The drilling of the wells will ensure an adequate supply of water for treatment and distribution for the rapidly expanding area of Amelia’s Ward as well as create redundancy within the system,” GWI said. This is scheduled for completion in October, 2019.

This, GWI noted, will also lead to an increase in the production of the Amelia’s Ward Water Treatment facility, will be increased by 33 per cent to sustain 24 hours operation.

Presently, the Water Treatment facility is functioning at a maximum capacity of 220 meter cubes per hour. Those two new wells will allow the production at the treatment plant to increase to 320 meter cubes per hour.

GWI noted that there are other works slated for Amelia’s Ward. These include the installation of additional distribution pipes in Cinderella City, South Amelia’s Ward and in the squatting area.

This project is in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal number 6 which speaks to clean water and sanitation for all people. Further, it is in keeping with the Government of Guyana’s mandate to provide safe, potable water to all residents across all regions.

Another 9,000 residents will also benefit from improved quality of service with the replacement of Booster Pumps at the Wisroc Water Treatment Plant.

The GWI release noted that this project is slated to be completed by July 31, 2019 and will benefit residents of Wisroc, Blue Berry Hill, Block 22, Andyville, Prosville, One Mile Extension, One Mile, Half Mile, Canvas City.

Also ongoing is the drilling of an additional well at Ituni to approximately 300 feet, to facilitate extended pumping hours to some 742 residents of that community.

When this is completed, residents will benefit from improved water quality and increased hours of water supply.

The installation of a four-inch distribution network is also ongoing and will benefit some 525 residents of West Watooka Hill Top. This project is scheduled for completion by July 31, 2019 and will afford the majority of the community with first-time access to potable water via the distribution network

Recently, the installation of a photovoltaic operated well and a 2 distribution network and the installation of a 4 distribution network in Amelia’s Ward Self Help Squatting Area. Both of these afforded access to potable water for a number of residents.