$446M pump station commissioned at Adventure

“In this catchment, there will be five pump stations. The investments we are making in these types of projects are tremendous because as a government, we recognize the importance of investment in the future of this country. When I became minister, I said we would build a pump station to drain this area. This pump station will complement the drainage system in this area, especially in places like the Cookrite Savannah,” he explained

Minister Mustapha also said that by the end of 2025, approximately 19 pump stations will be constructed across the country.

The pump station was constructed by D. Sawh Mechanical Workshop, and will provide enhanced drainage to hundreds of rice, cash crops, and livestock farmers.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the NDIA, Lionel Wordsworth said these projects were an important part of building resilience as Guyana is vulnerable to climate change.

“Any economic area along the coast requires reliable drainage services because if there is an accumulation of water, it affects your business or your farming. Because Guyana is vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the extremities of prolonged dry periods and intense rainfall in a short period, there will be more investments like this so that we can build our resilience, improve our drainage system, and provide the services that will benefit everyone,” he noted.

The pumps were designed to operate when the tide is high so that drainage can be maintained in the area even if the sluice is closed. (Ministry of Agriculture press release)