By Josiah Williams
Exciting developments are underway for residents in South Georgetown, as well as on the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, as they are set to receive treated water through their taps in the near future.
This significant improvement in water quality and availability is made possible by the completion of two new water treatment plants.
The Cummings Lodge water treatment plant, with an estimated completion date of November, is expected to serve over 25,000 customers.
Minister within the Housing and Water Ministry, Susan Rodrigues, highlighted that this 1.3-billion-dollar plant, currently 50 percent completed, will address water quality and quantity issues for residents in Cummings Lodge, including nearby housing schemes, North and South Ruimveldt, Festival City, and surrounding communities.
The plant will treat an impressive 12 million litres per day and will be complemented by the construction of two new wells.
Additionally, Minister Rodrigues visited the Caledonia water treatment plant on the East Bank of Demerara, where work is progressing well.
Upon completion in July, this project, valued at approximately 635 million dollars, will benefit over 12,000 residents along the East Bank corridor between New Hope and Soesdyke.
These initiatives are part of a larger plan by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to achieve 90% treated water coverage by 2025.
With seven large water treatment plants currently under construction, funded by the Caribbean Development Bank, and five more planned to commence shortly, significant strides are being made towards improving water infrastructure and access throughout the region.
This development marks a significant step forward in ensuring access to clean and reliable water for communities across Georgetown and Demerara.