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Public education campaign launched for Linden Water Rehab Programme

May 10, 2013 News

 

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) says it has intensified a public education campaign with respect to the Linden Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme (LWSRP) to adequately prepare Lindeners for the water conservation drive which will be required when the LWSRP is completed.
The water company also noted that the Government of Guyana and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-funded LWSRP is progressing as planned and has resulted in the employment of over 30 Guyanese; a portion of the skilled workers has been sourced directly from Linden.
S. Jagmohan Hardware and Construction Supplies, one of the contractors executing pipe -laying exercises for the LWSRP, has employed twenty-four (24) Lindeners in various capacities, including technicians and labourers.
The consultant, EGIS EAU, has employed seven (7) technicians/engineers, three (3) of whom are Lindeners.
According to Chief Executive, GWI, Shaik Baksh, “GWI is pleased that beyond the massive water service enhancements that the programme will provide, it is also providing employment for a significant amount of Lindeners; GWI is proud to execute a programme which is enhancing the lives of a large portion of our customers in Linden in both service delivery and employment.”
The Chief Executive further stated that more Lindeners will be employed as the third contractor, (UEM Inc.), commences construction of two (2) treatment facilities at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc.
“We anticipate the involvement of more Lindeners as the LWSRP progresses; our aim is to further enhance our partnership with our customers in Linden by involving them in key aspects of the programme.”
S. Jagmohan Hardware and Construction Supplies is currently executing pipeline installation in Amelia’s Ward, Wisroc and other key project areas.
GWI also noted that Lindeners will notice road excavation, the use of large equipment and tools as well as minor traffic diversion.  UEM Inc. has commenced initial preparatory work for the construction of new treatment facilities at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc.
“Without the full cooperation of all our Linden customers, these new water service enhancements will not produce the results which are anticipated,” stated the Chief Executive, “we need every Linden customer to adopt an attitude of conservation regarding their water use.  Customers will not enjoy the significant benefits of the new system if there is wastage of the resource.”
GWI’s Public Relations Department recently conducted a workshop with students of Amelia’s Ward Primary, Christianburg Primary and Regma Primary.  A 60-Minute Television Documentary, which will provide all details of the LWSRP for Linden customers is expected in mid-May via all stations available in Linden as well as the company’s official You Tube Channel and Facebook fan-page.
The LWSRP is funded by the Government of Guyana and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) at a cost of US$12.3 Million.

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