Over 1,000 Aishalton residents gain access to potable water
the Government of Guyana and GWI.
It comprises a new 108-meter deep well, a distribution network, photovoltaic system and 95 service connections. The network is also being provided with water from the 80-meter deep well drilled by the Brazilian army in late 2018.
Managing Director of GWI, Dr Richard Van West-Charles assured that every effort is being made to ensure that water borne diseases are a thing of the past for hinterland residents.
He turned attention to the fact that there has been a paradigm shift in the way water is provided to residents of the hinterland. It is no longer, he said, being provided to only a section of a village where only the schools and health facilities may have access, but is now even being delivered directly to the homes of residents.
Dr Van West-Charles disclosed that GWI has also been examining the infrastructure in Region Nine schools where instances of non-functioning sanitary blocks were discovered. The company in collaboration with the Ministry of
Communities and the Regional Administration, he said, are moving to remedy the situation.
GWI explained that in Region Nine, it is ensuring that each village has servicemen who are responsible for maintaining the water supply system and Aishalton has two such persons. The Board of Directors and Management of GWI in 2019 issued its approval for these servicemen to now be on the payroll of the company rather than just receiving a stipend. These servicemen, who will receive additional training in the maintenance of solar panels, Magistrate McGusty sentenced him for the crimes committed. will report to their respective Toshaos and Village Councils.
The Managing Director emphasised that these servicemen play a critical role in ensuring the sustainability of the water supply in their respective villages and will, among other things, be responsible for checking for leaks.
He thanked the residents, toshao and councillors for their support and collaboration in the execution of the project and assured that GWI is working to ensure that the residents have 24-hour access to potable water.