In a recent engagement with Toshaos at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, provided an update on the government’s initiatives to enhance access to potable water in hinterland regions.
Minister Croal announced that, over the past three years, 95 wells have been drilled, with an additional 64 wells expected to be completed by the end of this year.
This brings the total number of wells to be drilled to 139 by the end of 2024.
The Guyana Water Incorporated is advancing rapidly towards its goal of providing 100% access to potable water in the hinterland by 2025.
Minister Croal highlighted that the government has invested approximately 4.5 billion dollars in water infrastructure for these remote areas, covering first-time access, extensions, and expansions.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to reduce the disparity in access to essential services between hinterland and coastal communities.