THE Imbamadai community is on the brink of a significant enhancement to its water supply infrastructure, with the near completion of a $49.4 million project aimed at introducing two new water supply systems for residents of Imbamadai Landing and Ominike.
On Tuesday, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, along with the Hinterland Services Director of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Mr. Ramchand Jailal, met with local residents to discuss the project and its expected benefits.

Currently, the small water system in Imbamadai serves approximately 400 residents, providing water to the local school and around 25 percent of Ominike’s population. Many residents are compelled to rely on water from nearby creeks or practice rainwater harvesting for their daily needs. Minister Croal emphasised that the Water Supply Improvement Project is designed to address these challenges head-on.

Key components of the project include the construction of a pumping chamber at Imbamadai Creek, installation of two pumping systems, erection of two metal trestles, development of a pipe network, and provision of service connections to households.
During the visit, Minister Croal erected one of the trestles, highlighting the progress made thus far. With about 90 percent of the work already completed, the project is anticipated to be finished by the end of March. Once operational, it is expected that approximately 98 percent of residents will gain access to clean, potable water, leading to a marked improvement in their quality of life.

The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing water supply systems in hinterland communities, ensuring that all residents have reliable access to essential resources.