SOME 42 households, in the vicinity of Canal # 1 Conservancy, West Bank Demerara (WBD) (Aback of the Conservancy), will soon benefit from access to potable water, following a commitment by Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal.
The residents were first visited by President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali about two weeks ago and they raised a number of issues.
The President committed to forwarding the issues raised to the ministers of the various sectors.
Consequently, Minister Croal visited the location over the weekend, along with a technical team from the Guyana Water Incorporated, to assess the situation and to give a listening ear to the issue which falls under the purview of his ministry.
On Tuesday, Minster Croal was accompanied by Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Deodat Indar and they met with residents with the aim of bringing solutions to the issues.

Following a thorough assessment of the situation, Minister Croal committed to 42 households that, within a month, they will be having access to potable water.

The pipe-laying works will commence within the new week followed by connections to the main distribution network from the Good Hope Pump Station, Canal # 1 road.

The residents were openly appreciative of the announcement made by the minister.
This project will see the laying of a total of 1.5 kilometers of pipes.