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Linden water rehabilitation prog. 90% completed – GWI
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has announced that the Linden Water Supply
CEO Shaik Baksh inspecting LWSRP civil works.
Rehabilitation Programme (LWSRP) is progressing as planned. This project is funded by the Government of Guyana and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to the tune of US$12.3 million.
Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh was recently updated on the status of the civil works being undertaken, during a recent visit to the facility.
It was observed that the major structures of the new Amelia’s Ward Water Treatment Plant are 90% completed, including the construction of seven (7) tanks and a high capacity reservoir which is capable of producing 57liters per second of water.
Civil works for the construction of the Wisroc Water Treatment Plant are also at 90% completion including booster stations and the installation of transmission mains. The reservoir, which is capable of holding 3,500 cubic meters of water, is at 60% completion.
Additional works, including the installation of electro-mechanical components and pipe-line installation are currently being executed at both water treatment facilities.
The Chief Executive Officer noted that while wells are the primary source of water for the Amelia’s Ward Plant, the facility at Wisroc will utilize fresh water from the Dakoura Creek.
‘In 2013, GWI appealed to residents and stakeholders to protect the Dakoura Creek from pollution,” stated the CEO. “We facilitated several articles in the local press and issued a television broadcast urging residents of Linden to protect this valuable freshwater resource. Again, we are appealing for all stakeholders to protect the Dakoura Creek from pollution as this will be the major source of water for the Wisroc Plant’.
According to the utility company, the installation of water service meters forms a significant component of the LWSRP and is currently being executed. This is pivotal for the overall success of the programme since it will encourage conservation of the treated water provided by the new facilities.
The CEO further commented on the successful employment of staff from Linden within the LWSRP. “Over 70% of the staff employed under the LWSRP is from Linden…this was a priority since it was our intention that the programme benefit from the skills and talent available in Linden and that the people of Linden reap benefits in the form of employment from such a large-scale programme”.
It is expected that substantial completion of civil works at both water treatment facilities will be achieved in December 2014.
Upon completion, the water treatment facilities at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc will significantly improve the water service provided to the people of Linden and enhance the overall quality of life.
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