GWI commissions Karasabai, Meriwau water supply systems

Mar 01, 2020 News

Over 700 residents of Karasabai in the South Pakaraimas district are now receiving improved and first time access to potable water following the commissioning of a $10M water supply system.

scenes from the commissioning

The project which was funded by Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) entailed the drilling of a well to the depth of 100 metres, installation of four kilometers of distribution pipelines, 78 new service connections and the rehabilitation of the previously existing water supply system.
This new system is also benefiting the Karasabai Nursery and Primary schools, Secondary department, the health centre, Doctors’, Nurses’ and Teachers’ quarters.
It was officially commissioned on Thursday, by Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock.
Minister Allicock said, “Government recognises that water is a basic need and one of the most valuable natural resources.”
He added that with adequate water, the residents will not only be able to have their daily consumption but also be able to use it for other purposes such as watering plants, maintaining livestock and for domestic use.”
The Minister urged the servicemen within the community who are employed by GWI to further their studies in the area of water so that they can better protect and preserve their water supply.
Managing Director of GWI, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles, told the gathering that GWI has been able to drill 48 wells across Guyana over the last four years.
Dr. Van West-Charles alluded to several current developments in the water sector, including the arrival of a new filtration system for Bartica in Region Seven and a well drilling rig for the coastland. A rig for the hinterland is also on its way to Lethem.
Turning his attention to Karasabai, he related that there are two servicemen in the community and within the next few weeks, all of the service men in the region are going to be equipped with tools and trained to conduct water quality testing monthly.
The head teachers and health workers will also be involved in the water quality testing.