The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) on Wednesday inked three contracts, worth over $1.2 billion, for the construction of a pump station at Andrews, Essequibo, the rehabilitation of the pump station at Adventure, Corentyne, Berbice and the construction of a sluice at Capoey in the Essequibo.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) reported that the contracts fall under the Ministry of Agriculture’s 2021 work programme, for which other contracts were also signed.
According to DPI, the contract for the construction of the pump station at Andrews was awarded to N. Nauth and Sons and is intended to see improvement in drainage for farmers and residents for approximately 3,000 acres of land.
