Georgetown: Guyana Water Incorporated, (GWI) , is in receipt of a $72M HI-VAC Truck Mounted Vacuum Cleaner purchased by the Government of Guyana through the Inter-American Development Bank.
According to Chief Executive, GWI, Shaik Baksh the investment is meant to alleviate instances of sewage overflows affecting GWI customers in the Capital City . “This investment forms a critical part of the Georgetown Sewerage Rehabilitation Programme,” stated the Chief Executive, “it will assist with the servicing and maintenance of the existing infrastructure. Indeed, this was a timely investment by the Government and our appreciation is extended to the IDB for their partnership on this programme.”
At a cost of GY$72 Million, the tanker will be operated by GWI to maintain the efficient operation of the sewerage system. According to GWI’s Director of Procurement, Aubrey Roberts, “the tanker is equipped with a vacuum pump and jetter to remove blockages which result in sewage overflows; indeed this new asset will significantly assist our sanitation team in maintaining a fully operational sewerage system.”
Shaik Baksh warned that despite the company acquiring the new asset, customers must continue to desist from abusing the system. “I am appealing to all users of the sewerage system,” stated the CE, “no obstacles must be dumped into the system; our sanitation team continues to uncover clothing items, cement blocks, old vehicle parts and numerous unwanted objects in the system. This practice by our customers will hamper the efficient operation of the system which will result in unhygienic overflows. I urge every customer to appreciate that the system is vital for the hygiene and sanitation of the city and should not be abused.”
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