RESIDENTS along Aubrey Barker Road have had their water supply restored on schedule, following a temporary disruption due to relocation efforts connected to a new power station in the area.
Guyana Water Incorporated’s (GWI) Communication Manager, Mr. Travis Bruce, commended the team for its dedication and the affected residents for their patience during the 12-hour disruption.
Speaking exclusively to the Guyana Chronicle, Bruce expressed satisfaction with the timely completion of the project.
“I am happy to report that the team of GWI was able to restore water to the residents by the agreed timeline of 12 noon today (Tuesday). It is just a matter of the water being pressurized; the water pressure will be built up throughout the day and should return to normalcy by this evening,” he said.
The disruption was necessitated by the relocation of a transmission main to accommodate the new power ship that will supply electricity to the station. Bruce explained that while the project began on Monday, unforeseen challenges delayed progress, which the team successfully resolved by early Tuesday morning.
Bruce extended gratitude to the residents for their understanding and cooperation during the disruption. “Even though we understand that situations such as these can be challenging to the persons affected, we continue to hope that the public will support us and work along with us so that we can get our jobs done,” he stated.
He added, “On behalf of GWI, I would like to extend our appreciation to the residents who were affected by this disruption. There is so much happening at a fast pace with development in Guyana, and as much as we have a competent and hard-working team, we have to also thank the people for their understanding through all of what we do.”
Bruce also highlighted GWI’s ongoing efforts to improve water infrastructure across Guyana, including the construction of new treatment plants and the replacement of century-old transmission lines in Georgetown. These projects are part of GWI’s larger goal to ensure that every household across the nation has access to potable water.
The communication manager emphasised that advisories about the temporary water disruption were shared via social media to keep the public informed about the situation and updates.
As development accelerates across Guyana, Bruce underscored GWI’s commitment to balancing the demands of infrastructure upgrades with minimal disruption to residents. The successful restoration of water to Aubrey Barker Road serves as a testament to this dedication.