Approximately 331 residents in the village of Tassarene, located in Middle Mazaruni, have received first-time access to potable water following the installation of a new water supply system, valued $53.9 million.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that the system was commissioned by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal yesterday morning.
The project included the installation of 3000 metres of 50mm (2”) PVC pipes and 1000 metres of 19mm (3/4”) pipes with 60 service connections, and the construction of a 20-foot metal trestle. It also includes the installation of a photovoltaic pumping system with a submersible pump, controller and solar panel.
Croal lauded the efforts of the Guyana Water Incorporated for putting systems in place to provide adequate water access to the community. He said that regardless of how small the community, government will continue to seek them out to foster development.
The Prime Minister’s Hinterland Representative, Erwin Ward noted that development is taking place throughout the Mazaruni villages.
“It goes to show the courage and persistence of the government as well as the Guyana Water Incorporated. As a government we will continue to work very hard to ensure that the entire Middle Mazaruni can come to a point where we can all live happily,” Ward noted.
Toshao Alvin Joseph urged residents to utilise the system with care as it supplies an invaluable resource to the community.
