Over four years after construction began, the $3.6 billion Hope Canal was tested for the first time yesterday and assisted in lowering water levels in the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC).
The test is to continue today and if it proves successful, the canal will be used as required during the current rainy season until construction is completed, which is projected to be in August.
The test involved the opening of the head regulator at the EDWC, which was done yesterday morning. Discharge