Barnwell North to get potable water – GWI

A section of the residents at Barnwell (GWI photo)

Barnwell North on the East Bank of Demerara is to receive potable water for the first time in 15 years, according to a release yesterday from Guyana Water Inc (GWI).

GWI said that Chief Executive, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles at a community meeting organized by residents of Barnwell North and Farm New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara on Sunday addressed the concerns of residents on service improvements being implemented in the communities.

Following concerns raised by residents about sections of Barnwell North being without access to water service for more than 15 years, the GWI Chief Executive said that the programme is being implemented in phases and within three weeks, the water distribution network will be