Over 7,000 households in Providence and surrounding East Bank Demerara communities will soon benefit from improved access to potable water, as a $130 million water distribution system is underway in the area.
The project is being executed by S. Jagmohan Construction & General Supplies Inc. The scope of works includes the drilling of a 638-metre well, the construction of a pump house inclusive of electrical system, installation of pipe discharge, construction of a fence and landfilling, and the installation of a transmission main.
The minister explained that the well has already been drilled.
“S0, for persons in Providence and Peter’s Hall, they will be happy to know that we are aiming to complete within a month and this includes the transmission lines and everything that goes with it,” he noted
Minister Croal also spoke about the numerous complaints his ministry has been receiving concerning water services on the East Bank corridor. He reassured residents that efforts are being made to expand the service in that area.
Given the government’s expansive housing development on the East Bank, the demand for water has significantly increased. To this end, Minister Croal said a new well will be drilled at Eccles and the Eccles Water Treatment Plant will be expanded resulting in an improved level of service to the residents of Eccles, Bagotstown, Peter’s Hall, Providence, Nandy Park, Republic Park and Continental Park.
Additionally, the Covent Garden and Grove Water Treatment Plants will be upgraded, while a new well will be drilled in Diamond. (Extracted and modified from the Department of Public Information).
