Georgetown: Government of Guyana and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) funded Linden Water Supply Rehabilitation Programme (LWSRP) is progressing as planned and has resulted in the employment of over 30 Guyanese; a significant portion of the skilled workers have been sourced directly from Linden.
S. Jagmohan Hardware and Construction Supplies, one of the contractors executing pipe laying exercises for the LWSRP, has employed twenty-four (24) Lindeners in various capacities including technicians and labourers.
According to Chief Executive, GWI, Shaik Baksh “GWI is pleased that beyond the massive water service enhancements that the programme will provide, it is also providing employment for a significant amount of Lindeners; GWI is proud to execute a programme which is enhancing the lives of a large portion of our customers in Linden in both service delivery and employment.”
The Chief Executive further stated that more Lindeners will be employed as the third contractor, (UEM Inc.), commences construction of two (2) treatment facilities at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc. “We anticipate the involvement of more Lindeners as the LWSRP progresses; our aim is to further enhance our partnership with our customers in Linden by involving them in key aspects of the programme.”
The LWSRP is funded by the Government of Guyana and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) at a cost of US$12.3 Million and is meant to significantly improve the level and quality of water service provided to Linden.
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