GUYANA Water Inc. (GWI) CEO Shaik Baksh led a technical team to several villages along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway and Linden to assess potential sites for drilling new wells and consult with residents. The initiative aims to enhance the water supply in these communities.
The areas visited included Timehri, Kuru Kuru, Kairuni, Old England/Siberia, and Coomacka. In Timehri, discussions were held with key personnel from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Air Corp to determine a suitable site for drilling a well.
In Kuru Kuru, residents expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of a new well, which is expected to significantly improve their access to potable water. Similarly, in Kairuni and Old England, potential well sites were identified with the co-operation of residents and input from the GWI team.
Coomacka residents also participated actively, raising concerns and helping the team identify a suitable location for a new well. The community expressed elation at the prospect of improved water supply.
The drilling of these new wells and other infrastructural projects in the identified communities is expected to be completed by the end of this year. These efforts are part of GWI’s ongoing commitment to ensuring residents have access to safe and reliable water sources.
GWI had recently completed the drilling of wells along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway at Swan, Waiacabra, Long Creek, Kairuni, and Bamia. Follow-up visits will be conducted in these areas for further assessments and to prepare for the mobilization of teams to commence additional works.
Shaik Baksh emphasized GWI’s dedication to improving water infrastructure and meeting the needs of communities across Guyana.