With the government aiming to build two Hope-like canals in Region Six, President Irfaan Ali last Sunday disclosed that with these structures the risk of flooding is expected to be reduced by 60%.
Ali announced that the region is likely to see the commencement of construction of the canals in the next three months. According to him, with the risk of flooding to be reduced, the risk of financing projects for farmers then becomes lower allowing the region’s farmers easier access to financing.
The controversial $3.6 billion Hope Canal was built to alleviate the risk of flooding from the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC).
