Latest update April 2nd, 2026 12:40 AM
Latest News
- US Ambassador: changing agreed deals sends ‘bad signal’ to investors
- Strong backing from Guyana driving large gold production – Omai CEO
- UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz
- Exxon exits Canje Block after three dry wells
- Abducted Guyanese boat captain, passenger released from Venezuelan jail
209 contractors bid to construct concrete drains for Georgetown
(Kaieteur News) – The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has received approximately 209 expressions of interest (EOIs) to construct concrete lined drains within Georgetown.
This is according to information released by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office.
Head of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Mr. Lionel Wordsworth at one of the previously held public consultations for the Georgetown Drainage Improvement Project.
Some of the 209 contractors include: K.T New Enterprises Inc; Jettoo’s Construction; D’s Groumd Work Solutions; Andrect Engineering & Construction; Third Eye Security Solutions (TESS); Basheir & Son’s Construction Inc.; Tricore Solutions Inc.; DK General Services & Supplies; Applied Services; F&L Enterprise; Copifix; K&S Peetum Construction; Permaul Trading & Distribution; I&R Construction; S&J Enterprise; AJM Enterprise; AD Construction, Procurement and General Contracting Services; PSL Engineering Associates; Mobile Construction Company; Howe’s General Service; Liverpool Supplies and General Services; Alvin Chowramootoo Construction Services; BD General Supplies; AB Property Management, Cleaning and General Contracting; and Bhesham Mohan Land Surveying. The other contractors who are applying for the contract can be found via the link: https://www.npta.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/Tender-Evaluation-Details-November-06-2025.pdf
This publication understands that the improvement plan form part of a broader national strategy for sustainable urban development, beginning with the capital and its surrounding regions.
President Irfaan Ali in September had unveiled the Georgetown City Revival Plan, an initiative aimed at revitalising the capital through targeted investments in infrastructure, drainage, road works, sanitation, and urban beautification.
As part of this plan, he established a multi-agency National Drainage Task Force which has since held several public consultations for the Georgetown Drainage Improvement Project, a bold initiative to modernise the city’s aging drainage system and bolster flood resilience.
According to a previous Ministry of Housing press release, Head of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Mr. Lionel Wordsworth during a consultation had presented a technical overview, highlighting that the existing network, developed years ago, is severely strained and inadequate for present-day demands. Mr. Wordsworth noted that increased urban expansion, higher percentages of impermeable surfaces, and the compounding effects of climate change have exacerbated the problem. Data indicates a significant increase in average rainfall, which has moved from approximately three inches 50-60 years ago to between six and eight inches today.
To combat these issues, the government is pursuing a strategy focused on a combination of rehabilitation works, new drainage infrastructure, increased maintenance protocols, and the deployment of additional pumps to improve overall efficiency. This project is a core component of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030.
Discover more from Kaieteur News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
Sir. Ronald Sanders
The GHK Lall Column
Weekend Cartoon
