Some 4500 residents of the community of Amelia’s Ward in Linden, Region Ten, will soon benefit from improved water supply with the drilling of two new wells at an estimated cost of $40 million.
According to a Guyana Water Inc (GWI) release, the drilling of the wells is to begin this month and will ensure an adequate supply of water for treatment and distribution for the rapidly expanding area of Amelia’s Ward as well as create redundancy within the system. Further, the production of the Amelia’s Ward Water Treatment facility will be increased by 33 per cent to sustain a 24-hour operation. When functioning at its maximum capacity of 220 cubic meters per hour, the new wells will allow the production at the treatment plant to increase to 320 cubic meters per hour.
In addition to the drilling of the wells, which are slated for an October completion, the GWI is engaged in other works in the Region.
The installation of additional distribution pipes in Cinderella City, South Amelia’s Ward and in the squatting area.
The replacement of booster pumps at the Wisroc Water Treatment Plant which will benefit residents of Wisroc, Blue Berry Hill, Block 22, Andyville, Prosville, One Mile Extension, One Mile, Half Mile, and Canvas City, and is slated to be completed by July 31.
The drilling of an additional well at Ituni to approximately 300ft, to facilitate extended pumping hours to some 742 residents of that community.
The ongoing installation of a 4-inch distribution network which will benefit some 525 residents of West Watooka Hill Top. This project is scheduled for completion by July 31, and will afford the majority of the community with first-time access to potable water via the distribution network.
The completed installation of a photovoltaic-operated well and 2-inch distribution network which will afford first time access to potable water for residents of Number 58 and Great Falls, including a school and health centres.
The recently completed installation of a 4” distribution network in Amelia’s Ward Self Help Squatting Area to deliver adequate access to potable water for some 80 residents.
