Residents of Kuru Kururu in Samville along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway will soon see a significant improvement in their standard of living as they are about to be supplied with electricity for the first time in the history of the community.
This disclosure was made by the Department of Public Information (DPI) in a release yesterday, which also stated that a technical team from Guyana Power and Light (GPL) visited the area on Tuesday, and informed residents of the next step in the process of accessing electricity.
According to DPI’ the utility company has completed the first phase of work which entails the installation of transmission lines.
The electrification exercise came as a result of a visit to the area last year by President Irfaan Ali, who promised the residents that they will be supplied with electricity.
Councillor and resident, Edris Boston expressed his appreciation to GPL.
“We appreciate that GPL came and assessed this community so that we can get current. I do hope all
the residents get all the documents they need so that we can access electricity the right way.” He pointed out that many residents had to depend on solar energy to get by, especially during the night.
And fellow resident and Chairman of the Com-munity Development Council (CDC), Anne Murray, stated that although solar panels were distributed within the area, it was not enough for the residents.
“It is excellent because we have been suffering without current for more than 15 years and all the residents are happy that GPL is here. We have been going through a lot because everyone wants to use their fridge and washing machine.”
Many of the residents are already in possession of the necessary documents and will soon be visiting GPL’s office in Georgetown to register for their meter.
Others are yet to uplift their documents from the Neighbourhood Democra-tic Council (NDC) to be properly registered within the geographical area.
Chairwoman of the Lamaha/Yarrowkabra NDC, Michelle Drepaul, said that the electrification programme will improve the lives of residents.
“For the first time, electricity will be provided to this community… which is of great need to them, because we have students who go to school and adults who work. It will benefit all these people,” the chairwoman said.
Meanwhile, GPL Project Engineer, Oscar Gravesande, told DPI that the utility has already constructed and powered the network to supply the area with electricity. It is now up to the residents to submit the necessary documentation to GPL.
“After they would have made their application, it takes about seven to fourteen working days for them to actually have their meter installed. As soon as that is installed, it’s electricity for them,” Gravesande explained.
