Residents of Isseneru, Region Seven are now enjoying first-time access to potable water with the commissioning of a $59 million supply system.
The system was commissioned yesterday by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal. Also present were Director of Hinterland Services, Ramchand Jailal; Toshao, Dhaness Larson, residents and other officials, a release from the Central Housing and Planning Authority said.
Previously, there was no functioning water supply system in Isseneru, which has a population of 500, the release said. Residents would either use water from the Mazaruni River or practice rainwater harvesting. The new system provides water to all residents in the central area and public buildings such as schools and the health centre, the release said.
