THE construction of Guyana Water Incorporated’s (GWI) new headquarters, located along the Mandela to Eccles Highway at Houston, East Bank Demerara, is now scheduled for completion by August 2025—an extension from the initially projected early 2025 deadline.
The revised timeline follows the decision to add a fourth floor to the structure to meet growing demands for office space, GWI’s Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh, confirmed.

“The original contract had three floors, and we put on a fourth floor because of the demand here for space,” Baksh explained. “So, that will extend the contract by about six weeks after June 30.”
The headquarters, covering 20,410 square feet, will house 111 employees and feature elevators, a modern training/conference room, printer room, and kitchens—facilities designed to create a productive and professional working environment. The compound spans over 43,442 square feet and will also include a parking lot with a capacity for over 50 vehicles.

Baksh noted that construction by Kares Engineering Inc. is progressing steadily, with major aspects of the project already completed. “The steel structure, block works, and floors are done. Plastering—both internal and external—is completed. Electrical and plumbing works have commenced, and they’re now focusing on tiling and ceiling installation,” he said.

In terms of external infrastructure, the CEO stated that about 75% of drainage works and yard concreting have been completed, while 30 to 40% of painting has already begun.
Once complete, most of GWI’s departments will relocate to the new facility. However, some key services, such as commercial services and IT, will remain at the Shelterbelt location due to their central role and spatial needs.

“Almost all of the departments are going to the building,” Baksh explained. “Except for commercial services and IT, departments like Hinterland Services, Audit, Operations, Human Resources, the Boardroom, and the CEO Secretariat will be moved to Houston.”

The total investment in the new headquarters has exceeded $600 million, signalling the utility company’s commitment to improving operational efficiency and enhancing service delivery to citizens.