Residents in the farming community of Big Biaboo, Mahaica, are now have a potable water supply for the first time following the commissioning of a $9.7 million water system.
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) said the system was commissioned on Friday afternoon by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues, along with Regional Chairman of Region Five Vickchand Ramphal, and technical officials from the Guyana Water Incorporated.
In a press release, the CH&PA said the commissioning fulfils another promise made by the minister for the provision of potable water in several communities.