• water distribution by early June

A NEW water well being drilled in Acquero, Region One (Barima-Waini), will provide first-time access to potable water for approximately 100 households, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has announced. The project, which is 90 percent complete, is scheduled to be finalised by the end of May, with full network distribution expected by early June.

In an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, Minister Croal underscored the government’s commitment to ensuring universal access to clean drinking water across Guyana. He noted that the $15 million initiative is part of a broader programme by the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration aimed at improving water access in both hinterland and coastland communities.

“The project is a continuation of our programme to ensure that everyone in the hinterland as well as the coastland has access to potable water,” the Minister said. “This new well at Acquero is for first-time access to potable water, and it will be interlinked with the Hordia village to ensure that the level of services is at a particular level.”

Despite the onset of the rainy season, Minister Croal assured that drilling operations will remain on track. He also pointed to the progress made under the current administration compared to the efforts of the previous government.

In addition to serving Acquero residents, the new well will also supply water to key regional facilities including the Regional Guest House and the living quarters of the Vice Chairman and other regional staff.

Minister Croal further revealed that three additional wells were being drilled simultaneously in other areas within the Moruca Sub-Region and other hinterland communities.

“Again, our mission is to ensure that Guyanese have access to usable water,” he emphasised.

The Acquero well project represents a significant step in bridging the infrastructure gap in remote areas and delivering on the government’s promise of equitable access to essential services.