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LOCAL Government and Regional Development Minister, Mr. Ganga Persaud, has announced that steps are being taken to instal a larger generator, to ensure the continued supply of electricity to businesses and residents in Mabaruma Sub-District of Region 1 (Barima/Waini). He said the engine was purchased at a cost of $17.5M and, unlike information published in some sections of the media, it has not experienced mechanical failure.
However, Persaud said $18.3M has been expended in the procurement of a 1,000 KVA transformer, which is expected to boost the electricity output from the newly installed motor.
“Several components, including a transformer, were needed and an additional $18M in funding for the system’s installation was requested at the level of Cabinet which was granted to us,” the minister reported.
Persaud said, in purchasing the new generator, there were factors to be taken into consideration. One was to widen the network to provide electricity to a few more bordering communities and the second was to add to the present five hours that are being offered to residents.
He explained that the new generator arrived in Guyana a few months ago but its arrival at Mabaruma took some time. However, he assured Mabaruma residents that power will be restored in the community.
“We should have electricity supply returned to us but, on a temporary arrangement. We can only have the full network and the new generator operating at full capacity when that 1000 KVA transformer is installed,” Persaud said.
In addition, he said, during the course of this year, preparatory works will begin, so that the Baramita Sub-Region, also in Region 1 can benefit from the service through the Mabaruma system, as well.
Persaud said, when the situation returns to normalcy in Mabaruma, the Local Government Ministry, together with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Regional Administration will be looking at the establishment of a Mabaruma Power and Light Supply to further maintain the region’s electricity delivery.
Last month, he had disclosed that there were difficulties in supplying electricity to Mabaruma, but that the crisis in the Moruca Sub-Region had been rectified.
However, Persaud said $18.3M has been expended in the procurement of a 1,000 KVA transformer, which is expected to boost the electricity output from the newly installed motor.
“Several components, including a transformer, were needed and an additional $18M in funding for the system’s installation was requested at the level of Cabinet which was granted to us,” the minister reported.
Persaud said, in purchasing the new generator, there were factors to be taken into consideration. One was to widen the network to provide electricity to a few more bordering communities and the second was to add to the present five hours that are being offered to residents.
He explained that the new generator arrived in Guyana a few months ago but its arrival at Mabaruma took some time. However, he assured Mabaruma residents that power will be restored in the community.
“We should have electricity supply returned to us but, on a temporary arrangement. We can only have the full network and the new generator operating at full capacity when that 1000 KVA transformer is installed,” Persaud said.
In addition, he said, during the course of this year, preparatory works will begin, so that the Baramita Sub-Region, also in Region 1 can benefit from the service through the Mabaruma system, as well.
Persaud said, when the situation returns to normalcy in Mabaruma, the Local Government Ministry, together with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Regional Administration will be looking at the establishment of a Mabaruma Power and Light Supply to further maintain the region’s electricity delivery.
Last month, he had disclosed that there were difficulties in supplying electricity to Mabaruma, but that the crisis in the Moruca Sub-Region had been rectified.
