Matthews Ridge water supply for $5.5M upgrade

Managing Director of the Guyana Water Incorporated Dr. Richard Van West- Charles and Chairperson of the Matthews Ridge/Arakaka and Port Kaituma NDC Margaret Lambert signing the agreement (GINA photo)

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) yesterday signed an agreement with the Matthews Ridge/Arakaka and Port Kaituma Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) for a $5.5 Million water supply improvement programme in Matthews Ridge, North West District.

GINA said that the agreement was signed between Managing Director of GWI Dr. Richard Van West-Charles and Chairperson of the Matthews Bridge Ridge/Arakaka and Port Kaituma NDC, Margaret Lambert in the community.

According to GINA, the agreement covers upgrading of the community’s water system by facilitating the rehabilitation of the water sources (two springs,) and the tapping into