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GWI signs $1.7 B contract for Linden Water Supply Improvement

Oct 13, 2012 News

 

 

–      Contractor pledges to employ qualified Linden workers

Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) signed a $1.7 Billion contract for the construction of two water treatment plants, booster stations and storage facilities.  The contract was awarded to Universal Earth Movers Incorporated (UEM Inc.).
The works form a significant part of the Linden Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme (LWSRP) which is funded by the Government of Guyana through the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Speaking at the contract signing at the Linden Constabulary Building, recently Chief Executive of Guyana Water Inc., Shaik Baksh stated, “I am pleased that the contractor will employ skilled and qualified Lindeners who will provide the much-needed knowledge and expertise required to execute key civil works.
“It is a proud moment for all parties involved in the programme which is not only improving the quality of water provided to Lindeners, but also job opportunities for skilled persons.”
According to GWI, the programme seeks to significantly enhance the quality of life experienced by the water company customers in Linden through a massive rehabilitation of the water supply system.
Over the next five years, GWI will undertake a series of large-scale civil works which will include the construction of two new water treatment plants at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc, as well as booster stations, reservoirs, and the installation of transmission mains; as well as the rehabilitation of the distribution system, including replacing leaking pipelines and service connections.
Through the combination of the new treatment facilities and the reduction of leaks as well as an upgrade of the distribution system, Linden customers will experience improved water quality as well as higher levels of service.  Under the programme, GWI is also engaging a consultant to develop a strategy to reduce water loss and non- revenue water.
The Linden Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme will encompass a large public education and community outreach component.
“The success of the LWSRP also depends on the willingness of GWI Linden customers to partner with us on water conservation, protecting freshwater resources, and maintaining safe household water supply,” stated Chief Executive Shaik Baksh, “for customers to enjoy higher levels of service, they must avoid wastage. We will be engaging all the treated water schemes in a conservation campaign via mass media and community meetings.”
“Linden customers can anticipate a robust public education thrust, including a 60-minute television documentary on the programme,” stated the Chief Executive. “We urge them to partner with us as we strive to significantly enhance their quality of life through the improvement of the service we deliver in Linden.”

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