GEORGETOWN. Guyana, Aug. 22, CMC – The government says 64 wells are expected to be completed by the end of 2024 in the hinterland regions, in an effort to improve access to potable water. This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during his presentation at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference on Wednesday.
Since August 2020, the government has invested over $4.9 billion in the hinterland, significantly enhancing access to treated water.
To date, 95 wells have already been drilled in these regions.
“In the year of 2024, one can expect 64 wells being drilled. By the time we are finished with this year, 139 wells are expected to be completed in terms of drilling in four years” Minister Croal announced.
Recently, an additional $600 million in supplemental funding was approved to drill more wells and extend water supply systems, bringing the total budgetary allocation for 2024 to $2.1 billion.
These projects will be carried out in Regions One, Two, Seven, Eight, and Nine, with completion expected by year-end.
Potable water coverage currently stands at 79 per cent in Region One, 70 per cent in Region Seven, 87 per cent in Region Eight, and 94 per cent in Region Nine.
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