WHILE on a two-day outreach to the Deep South Rupununi, Minister Susan Rodrigues commissioned an upgraded water-supply system in the village of Rupunau.
The village is home to more the three hundred persons who will now enjoy a better quality of life, thanks to this investment.

According to Minister Rodrigues, given the adverse effects of the prolonged dry season, the intervention was necessary. More important was the fact the engineers had to implement climate-ready interventions.
In the past the village relied on a hand-dug well; the system faced challenges during dry periods.

The new well was drilled for $12 million by C&H Construction, along with the distribution network, which was done by Joshi Construction for $16 million. This upgrade now allows access to water for 90 per cent of the population.

As a way of ensuring the longevity of the new facility, residents were urged to get involved in training for the maintenance of the system which is often facilitated by Guyana Water Inc. These sentiments were also echoed by Hinterland Service Director, Ramchand Jailall. The village’s football team also received a sizable donation of sport equipment. (Ministry of Housing and Water)