Kokerite Hill gets electricity
An electrical network has been completed for the hinterland community of Kokerite Hill (Kokerital), Mabaruma, Region One.
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Saturday said the network, consists of four 25 KVA transformers with approximately 600 meters of primary network (high voltage) and 1,500 meters of secondary network (low voltage network), was completed and handed over to the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region One.
According to a CH&PA news release, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, who also holds parliamentary responsibility for Region One, visited the area and handed over 15 light-emitting diode (LED) street lights to the Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley. He said the street lights are aimed at complementing the newly-installed electrical system and to boost security for persons who traverse the areas at nights.
Croal stated that the government has been actively working to address inadequacies affecting hinterland and riverine communities and the electrical network will improve the standard of living for those residing in the area.
“Our aim is to ensure that all Guyanese are equipped with basic amenities and utilities to live meaningful lives. The installation of this electricity system will help residents in Kokerite Hill to have strengthened security and enhance their access to better educational opportunities, as well as, improve their overall comfort,” he was quoted as saying.
The CH&PA noted that the scheme currently falls under the purview of the ministry and the works will allow for residents within the scheme to access 110/220 voltage to their homes. Another seven households outside of the scheme’s boundaries are also expected to be connected to the electrical network. Before this development, only a small section of the scheme received electricity.