Dear Editor,
Just recently, the Dr. Irfaan Ali-led PPP/C Government announced that it is looking to revive the 165 Megawatts (MW) Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP). I strongly believe that this is a good move that will benefit hundreds of thousands of Guyanese and as such, I write to you to express my views regarding same.
Through several media reports, I have taken note of the fact that the Office of the Prime Minister is currently looking for a partner to develop the project and it has published a request for proposals which outlines two options for the project’s development. The project’s construction is intended to commence in 2022 and is expected to be completed by 2025. In this regard, I want to emphasize that once this project is completed in the next four years it will bring an end to the electricity woes which we as Guyanese face ever-so-often. I cannot think of any reason why such a project would be bad for the country especially since the end result will be significantly beneficial to every single household.
Respectfully,
Erin Northe
