$59 M WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM COMMISSIONED AT ISSENERU REGION SEVEN

Residents in the Village of Isseneru, Region Seven are now enjoying First-time access to potable Water, with the commissioning of a $59 Million Water supply System.

The System was commissioned on Tuesday, November 22nd,2022 by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, also present were Director of Hinterland Services, Mr. Ramchand Jailal; Toshao, Mr. Dhaness Larson, Residents and other Officials.

Minister Croal in his Address stated that the development of Water and other Services in Hinterland Communities are paramount to the Government.

This Water supply System in Isseneru, which has a population of 500 Persons. Residents would be sourcing Water from the Mazaruni River and would also be practicing Rainwater Harvesting. The new System will provide w Water to all Residents in the Central Area and Public Buildings such as Schools and the Health Centre.

The Minister in his Address also lauded the Work of the Contractor, Adamantium Holdings for the delivery of the Project despite a Number of Challenges with the Location and Terrain.

The Scope of Works for the Water supply System included: the drilling of a new potable Water Well to a depth of 390 Feet; the installation of 3000 Meters of 50mm (2”) PVC Pipes & 1000 Meters of 19mm (3/4”) Pipes with 90 Service Connections; construction of a 20 Feet elevated Metal Trestle with storage and 6 No. 600 Gallons storage Tanks; installation of Photovoltaic pumping System including Submersible Pump, Controller, Solar Panels and Accessories; and construction of galvanized Chain-Link Fence around the Well and Photovoltaic System. The Water has also been tested to ensure it’s Quality conforms to the Standards of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Residents of the Community also welcomed the Project.