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Works on spring water catchment system at Micobie completed – GWI CEO
(Kaieteur News) – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), Shaik Baksh has confirmed that works on the spring water catchment system for Micobie Village, Region Eight have been completed.
The CEO when contacted by this publication on Thursday related that, “The works at the spring are completed and the water is reaching the school, we have evidence of that, the school is benefitting.”
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He added that once the water is reaching the schools, the residents would be benefitting. Toshao Julie Singh when contacted also confirmed the same that the water supply has been restored.
Kaieteur News reported in September that the nursery and primary schools in Micobie Village were closed due to the lack of water in the village. Toshao Singh at that time detailed that the entire village was without water, but noted that GWI is addressing the problem. The water situation at Micobie Village was brought to the fore by leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed on Monday via his Team Mohameds Facebook page.
Notwithstanding the challenges, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) intervened and had sent in barrels of water for staff and children to use. It was at the same time that GWI announced that it was establishing a spring water catchment system in the community.
“We wish to clarify the facts of the situation and update the public on the interventions currently underway to ensure a sustainable solution for the community,” the agency noted.
GWI explained that Micobie is currently served by an existing well situated in the village. “This well has been supplying water on a continuous basis to the residents but is high in iron and may appear discoloured at times due to the volume. It is important to note that residents including the schools in the area were not left without water. Notwithstanding the challenges posed by the well water quality, GWI has already commenced the establishment of a spring water catchment system,” GWI stated.
The agency noted that the construction of this spring catchment is being done through collaboration among GWI and the Village Council and once operational, the spring system will further complement the availability of potable water to the Micobie Primary and Nursery Schools as well as households in the area.
“GWI remains committed to ensuring that all Guyanese, including our hinterland communities, have access to safe water. We understand the critical importance of water to schools, not only for sanitation but also for programmes such as school feeding,” the agency noted.
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