Brian Sucre Junction gets new water well

Over 100 residents of Brian Sucre Junction today celebrated a significant improvement in their quality of life with the commissioning of a new well, providing them with first-time access to potable water.

The project, spearheaded by the Government of Guyana, underscores its unwavering commitment to achieving 100 percent potable water coverage across all hinterland communities within the next five years.

Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, officially commissioned the well, a testament to the government’s dedication to improving living conditions and expanding essential services to every Guyanese.

“This commissioning today is more than just about a well; it’s about delivering on a promise to our people,” stated Minister Rodrigues. “It signifies a tangible step towards our ambitious goal of ensuring every single community has access to safe, clean drinking water. This is about dignity, health, and sustainable development for all.”

The Brian Sucre Junction Water Supply Project, with a total investment of $35 million, involved a comprehensive scope of work to ensure a robust and reliable water supply system. The project included the drilling of a well, the construction of an elevated metal trestle for optimal water pressure, and the installation of an environmentally friendly solar pumping system.

Extensive pipe works and service connections were also completed, bringing water directly to the homes of the beneficiaries.

The successful completion of this vital infrastructure was done by Mohamed Excavation & Construction who was responsible for the construction of the trestle, the installation of the photovoltaic (PV) system, and the pipe works. The drilling of the well was expertly handled by Q&A Civil Works.

For the over 100 residents of Brian Sucre Junction, this new water supply represents a transformative change. Previously, access to potable water may have been challenging, often requiring arduous journeys or reliance on less reliable sources.

The commissioning follows a community engagement with residents of the community.