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Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal (Photo: GWI)
He explained that the completion of that system, as well as the one in Kamarang, will result in a seventy percent potable water coverage for the region.
Meanwhile, plans are in the pipeline for a new well in Warawatta in 2022.
Minister Croal reiterated the government’s commitment to provide every community in Guyana with potable water access, while pointing out that the aim is to achieve this within its first term in office.
Minister Croal further charged the residents to practice water conservation, noting that the responsibility on residents in the Hinterland is greater than those on the Coast since much investment is made to execute works and supply these communities.
Meanwhile, GWI’s Hinterland Services Manager, Ramchand Jailal noted that the realization of this well is groundbreaking since there were multiple failed attempts to drill in Kamarang over the past years. This, he said, was mainly due to rock formation underground, preventing drilling rigs from accessing water.
Jailal told the residents that the water supply system is now the property of the community and therefore it is their duty to take good care of it.
Additionally, he explained that GWI has trained Community Service Officers to operate and maintain the system, as well as provide weekly reports to the utility. (Modified press release from GWI)
