OVER 1,400 residents of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) will soon benefit from enhanced water services, following the injection of $94 million by the Ministry of Housing and Water, through contracts which were signed recently. A press release issued by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) stated that the official documents were signed on Saturday last by the utility company, Toshaos of the various villages and the Contractor, R. Kissoon Contracting Services.
Under this investment, major development will be undertaken at Kaibarupai through a $34.7 million contract, while $32.7 million and $26.6 million were allocated for Monkey Mountain and Taruka, respectively. According to the scope of works, there will be the drilling of wells, installation of well pumps and photovoltaic systems, construction of elevated storage and installation of storage tanks and distribution networks, and service connections. The utility company said each project is expected to last three months.

Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, was quoted as saying that the government is committed to bridging the gap between the coastland and hinterland.
He added that his ministry would continue to make the necessary funds available, even as GWI moves ahead to improve water delivery in communities nationwide.
Minister Croal also called for residents to take up ownership and properly manage the water supply systems there.
Further, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues pointed out that while the projects were mandatory for the government, they will significantly impact the communities. The minister said the government does not intend to serve one group or class of Guyanese and that the nation’s resources will be distributed in an equitable manner across Guyana. (DPI)