Dear Editor,
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has taken note of a video being circulated on social media in which Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul alleged that residents of Good Hope Phase Four on the East Coast Demerara do not have water access, and that no efforts are being made thus far to resolve the issue.
GWI wishes to clarify that Good Hope Phase Four is a developing housing scheme that has not yet been integrated into the GWI network.
Initially, it was intended for the community to be connected to the Mon Repos Water Treatment Plant, which is the closest potable water source. However, this would significantly deplete the water supply and reduce service hours for residents in Mon Repos and surrounding areas.
As a result, the team resolved to drill a new well in the area. This work was ongoing for several months, but geological challenges persisted, which caused that well to fail.
Consequently, GWI sought to drill another well to ensure that residents have access to potable water, which is currently ongoing. The transmission network has already been installed, and upon successful completion of the well, residents will enjoy a consistent supply of water.
GWI remains committed to ensuring that Guyanese across the country have access to potable water.