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Sep 27, 2019 News
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure yesterday signed the contract for the “Design, Supply and Installation of 150kW Hydropower plant on the Cheung River, Kato Village, Region 8.”
This contract was awarded to B & J Civil Works to the tune of US $2,251,880.
The funding of the project will be provided through the Inter-American Development Bank under the Sustainable Energy Programme for Guyana.
This project is expected to run for a period of 18 months with 12 months defects and liability period after the completion of the project.
The objective of this project is expected to provide the remote hinterland community of Kato, inclusive of the government facilities and the Kato Secondary School, with a relatively cheap and reliable source of power that will result in livelihood enhancements.
It was disclosed that homes that are located within the proximity of the distribution grid is expected to receive power in the initial stage of the project.
Additionally, at the school, electricity will be available in the evening for the kids to read, write and study.
The power will be available during the day at the school to facilitate the use of power tools and equipment for technical and vocational training. Power will also be used for the pumping of water to ensure proper sanitation in the dormitory facilities.
“The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Public Infrastructure also envisages that the availability of power will also positively impact the development of the agriculture and agro-processing in the community.”
This project comprises three components – the construction of 150kW hydropower plant on the bank of the Cheung River. It will include wire, intake, headrace canal with sand trap, forebay, penstock and power house; the construction of a 13.8KV Transmission Network (Kato Hydro Station, Secondary School and Kato Village), and the construction of a 120V Distribution Network in the village.
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