Spring tide alert still in effect
-Agri. Ministry deploys excavator to undertake critical works in Leguan
Georgetown, GINA, January 3, 2009
Subsequent to the ongoing spring tide, which is expected to recede on January 6, overtopping occurred at Waterloo, Leguan, East Bank Essequibo resulting in the accumulation of water in drainage and irrigation canals.
The Ministry of Agriculture’s National Drainage and Irrigation Authority is currently working with the Ministry of Public Works’ Sea and River Defence Unit and the Neighbourhood Democratic Council of Leguan to minimise damages by the intrusion of salt water by the current spring tide.
The Ministry’s NDIA has already responded by deploying an excavator to Waterloo, which is undertaking critical works to prevent further overtopping.
Further, the Ministry of Agriculture and its agencies will continue to monitor the situation closely to minimize the contamination of irrigation water for agricultural purposes by salt water due to overtopping.
Meanwhile, farmers and residents are asked to collaborate with these agencies to take necessary precautions and report any incidence of overtopping or tampering of drainage and irrigation structures. The Ministry of Agriculture’s hotline numbers are 223-7291, 227-5049.
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Public invited to comment on EDWC Hope Doch Four Northern Relief Canal
Georgetown, GINA, January 3, 2009
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud has announced that the draft design of the East Demerara Water Conservancy Northern Relief at Hope/Doch Four is available for public review and comments until January 21, 2010
Minister Persaud also disclosed that the document was sent to Guyana Association of Professional Engineers (GAPE) as well as other stakeholders including international experts for their input.
The Minister anticipates that these comments and suggestions will be considered by the consortium of local and international drainage experts contracted by the Government of Guyana in the finalization of the design.
During the presentation of the report to Minister Persaud, he encouraged members of the public and other interested persons to make comments on the draft document.
Very shortly, aspects of the draft report will be available on the Ministry of Agriculture’s website: www.agriculture.gov.gy
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