Some 500 residents of Bamia and Long Creek, Soesdyke-Linden Highway will are expected to receive potable water for the first time as work on wells in these communities is in the advanced stage.
Both wells are expected to be completed in September of this year and will bring much-needed relief for the residents, who for decades, depended on rainwater harvesting and the creeks, a release from the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) said. At Bamia, the well is being drilled to a depth of 400 feet to obtain quality water for some 240 residents. This work is being undertaken by a private contractor at a cost less than $20m.
Guyana Water Inc (GWI) Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh on a visit to the well site on Thursday was pleased with the pace of work by the contractor.
