The government’s plan to supply potable water to all hinterland communities remains on track as the Minister within the Ministry of Housing & Water, Susan Rodrigues, accompanied by Regional Chairman, Brian Allicock; Guyana Water Inc (GWI) Hinterland Service Director, Ramchand Jailall, and other technical staff, officially commissioned a $23 million water supply system in Quiko Village, located in South-Central Rupununi, Region Nine, a release from the ministry stated on Friday.
This new upgrade will increase water coverage in the community from 30 per cent to 98 per cent and is seen as a crucial step in improving water accessibility and ensuring that the village has access to clean and safe water.
Minister Rodrigues informed residents that work will begin in the coming weeks to ensure the remaining two per cent of residents are also covered.
A contract has already been awarded for the construction of an overhead storage and distribution trestle.
Rodrigues also assured residents that the water system has been designed to be climate-resilient, taking into account the threats posed by climate change. She also updated them on various major development plans across different sectors that aim to enhance their quality of life while emphasising that the administration will continue to invest in every sector and fulfill its commitments.
Regional Chairman Allicock praised GWI’s prompt response to service requests in the hinterland and commended Minister Rodrigues for her leadership in the sector and for delivering on promises made.
Meanwhile, Jailall encouraged the village to take responsibility for maintaining the facility to ensure its longevity, the release added.
