NEW AMSTERDAM, Berbice — September 22, 2026
Guyana's water infrastructure is being expanded to keep pace with growing housing and economic development, the minister with responsibility for public utilities and aviation said in a recent update.
The minister said government has invested significantly in water infrastructure over the past five years, including the construction of seven new water treatment plants across the country.
Another 12 existing treatment plants have been rehabilitated with new treatment filters, a move aimed at improving the quality of water supplied to residents.
Work is currently underway on two new surface water treatment plants, one at Hope on the East Coast of Demerara and another at Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara.
Additional wells are also being drilled in areas experiencing rapid residential and commercial expansion, the minister said.
The minister noted that the expansion of utilities is necessary to keep pace with new housing schemes, warehouses, condominiums, hotels and other developments taking shape across the country.
Government is also targeting improved access to purified water along the coastland, while continuing efforts to expand water access in hinterland communities.
According to the minister, hinterland access to water currently stands at 98 percent, with efforts continuing to achieve full access.
The broader objective, the minister said, is to modernize the water sector and ensure infrastructure keeps pace with Guyana's continued development.
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By LRTVS NewsWatch · Channel 10. This report first aired on LRTVS NewsWatch.
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