RESIDENTS of Wakenaam Island can expect relief from their water- supply issues as efforts are underway to swiftly resolve the ongoing challenges.

This is according to a statement from the Ministry of Housing and Water, which noted that the Subject Minister Collin Croal visited the island on Saturday to oversee maintenance works at the Noitgedacht well station, assuring locals of imminent improvements.

The well, which has been crucial in supplying water to over 700 households for more than two years, faced a decline in water levels starting this August, affecting service quality. To mitigate this, an older well at the same site has been reactivated, with maintenance scheduled for completion within three days.

Meanwhile, residents will receive water on a rotational basis until full service is restored.

Minister Croal addressed concerned residents during community meetings, outlining plans to enhance water-supply reliability. Updates on the upcoming Water Treatment Plant project were also shared, with contractors now preparing to submit performance bonds and designs following the project’s award letter issuance.

Once operational, the new plant promises water with significantly reduced iron content, expected to benefit the island within the next two years.

Guyana Water Inc. remains committed to supporting these efforts, ensuring continued service delivery improvements.
Minister Croal also highlighted updates on government housing initiatives and upcoming road-rehabilitation projects for the island, underscoring ongoing efforts to enhance community infrastructure.

The minister’s visit signals a proactive approach by the government to address critical infrastructural needs on Wakenaam Island, reassuring residents of sustained support and tangible progress in the days ahead.