-contractors want extension
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) says civil works on the construction of two $600M water treatment plants at Central Ruimveldt and Sophia are almost complete and complementary works for the facilities are also on schedule.
According to a press release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) the works are 70% complete. GWI Project Engineer Anil Ramnath said the facilities and upgraded distribution networks will benefit 41,000 residents from the two areas. The company also recently implemented its ‘Turn Around Plan’ to boost service to customers. The Plan includes acquiring new capital infrastructure such as wells and distribution networks and consolidating existing capital investments. Ramnath said civil works are about 85 per cent complete including the construction of the treatment structure, backwash lagoon and pump station.
GINA said mechanical works will be completed to produce water comparable to World Health Organisation standards. These include the completion of a filter gallery, installation of filter media and the final testing and commissioning of the plants. Works are set to be completed by August 3. However, Ramnath noted that contractors have already requested an extension which the company is considering.
The Iron Removal Treatment Plants will serve residents of Central Ruimveldt, East Ruimveldt, West Ruimveldt, Shirley Field Ridley Square, Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Tucville and South Ruimveldt Gardens while the Sophia facility will benefit residents in Lamaha Gardens, sections K and M Campbellville and Prashad Nagar.
They have the capacity to purify 12 million litres of water per day and will enhance water quality and pressure in the area. The facilities have a lifespan of 20 years. GINA said the project is being undertaken by Trinidad Company Universal Earth Movers Incorporated at a cost of $600M.
Additionally, Ramnath said there are other auxiliary programmes to complement the treatment facilities. These are the Agricola trunk main project which is being executed at a cost of $53M to interlink the Central Ruimveldt and Eccles water treatment plants.
