Construction of the Amaila Falls Hydroelectric plant is likely to require an average workforce of approximately 700 persons and a peak of about 1,200 workers, but only about 40 per cent of these workers are likely to be Guyanese, the recently released Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) says.
“Approximately 40% or more of the workforce may be semi-skilled and unskilled labourers who may be hired from within Guyana,” the ESIA says. According to the document, a significant portion of the necessary workforce will be technical and professional staff required for design and management of the construction operations and many of these workers may be Chinese. China Railway First Group Ltd would most likely build the plant. This company would also be responsible for retaining staff.
According to the ESIA, the engineering and construction contractor estimated an average workforce of about 700 workers and a peak of
