Works will commence in the coming weeks to upgrade a manually operated water well on Fort Island, Essequibo River, to better serve some 120 residents.
Housing and Water Minister, the Hon. Collin Croal, made the announcement earlier this afternoon, during a community meeting on the island. The Minister was accompanied by Regional Manager-Guyana Water Inc. Mr. Aggrey Anderson, Regional Chairman, Mr. Inshan Ayube, and Regional Executive Officer, Mr. Davenand Ramdatt.
The new system will see the complete installation of a PV (Photovoltaic) System. The current shallow well that serves the community will be upgraded with the installation of 2 submersible pumps, complete with the well master, control switch, solar panels, lightning arrester, level float, overhead storage & a short distribution system.
After a thorough assessment of the old system, the Minister explained to residents that this solution proved to be the best alternative for the short term. He added that as part of the long-term solution, the Ministry will be exploring the drilling of a new well to better serve the community. This intervention, the Minister said, is a testament to the administration’s commitment to ensuring equal access to basic services.
Read more: https://mohw.gov.gy/2024/04/03/fort-island-well-to-be-upgraded-with-new-photovoltaic-system/
