The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) through funding from the government to the tune of approximately $6M has provided improved and first-time access to potable water for some 225 residents of Gooharoo and Grant Sand Road, Soesdyke.
This is as a result of the extension of the distribution network by a total of over 1000 metres, GWI said yesterday. The work was done by Amit General Supplies and Construction services.
Chief Executive Officer of GWI, Shaik Baksh on Wednesday led a team to the area and met with residents who have not yet been connected to the extended distribution network.
He said that they will need to produce the relevant documentation to apply for individual service connections in order to benefit from potable water for the first time.
The company’s East Bank team will be collaborating with the Soesdyke/ Coverden Neighbourhood Democratic Council to take this service to the residents today. This is in a bid to ensure the residents have water access as soon as possible.
Around 50 households aback Grant Sand road are still without potable water and GWI will be conducting the necessary assessments in order to provide these residents with access.
