Georgetown
-An agreement has been signed between the Government of Guyana (GOG) and the IDB for the sum of US$10,000,000 for the improvement of the Georgetown Sewerage System’s operational performance. This contract was signed on December 8, 2010, based on the agreement that the GOG and the IDB will cooperate in the execution of the Georgetown Sanitation Improvement Programme.Components of the Programme will include the complete replacement of the 5.5 KM sewerage ring main in Georgetown; replacement of all delivery mains; purchase and installation of additional pumps for the 24 pumping stations to ensure adequate pressure and operational reliability and improvement to the electrical connection. It will also include assessment and emergency rehabilitation of street sewers in selected areas and purchase of maintenance and operating equipment. according to GWI the implementation of this programme will include the strengthening of GWI’s Wastewater Management and Energy Efficiency. This component will involve development of an asset management implementation strategy; staff training programmes on wastewater operation, maintenance practices and energy use. The contract will also include public awareness campaigns that will target schools and business owners. This component is significant in light of the continued abuse of the system by customers who continue to dump solid waste which affects the efficiency of the system and results in overflows. It is imperative that these structural improvements provided by the programme be complemented by the proper use of the system by customers in order to achieve maximum efficiency.
You must be logged in to post a comment.