ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Grenada has obtained a US$20 million grant from the UK authorities that shall be used to improve the water system for residents south of the island.
The funds are being made obtainable by means of the UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF), administered by the Barbados-based Caribbean Growth Financial institution (CDB).
The improve mission, unveiled right here on Wednesday, shall be executed by the Nationwide Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA).
The officers mentioned that the intervention will enhance the supply of secure consuming water and enhance water assets administration within the nation’s southern area. Work is slated to start later this yr and run till early 2026.
Though your complete island of Grenada is affected by restricted water provide within the driest months, the city areas of southern St. George, the place many of the residential, tourism, and industrial exercise happen, are significantly affected. Roughly 15,000 individuals, simply over 14 % of Grenada’s inhabitants, will profit from the intervention.
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell mentioned the mission underscored the essence of investing in Grenada’s resilience, progress, and sustainability, significantly amid local weather uncertainties.
“This mission stands as a beacon of hope and resilience for Grenada, arriving at a essential juncture when the specter of local weather change looms over our stunning nation. Like many countries, Grenada grapples with the noticeable impacts of local weather change. Rising sea ranges, excessive climate occasions, and shifting environmental dynamics threaten the material of our tri-island.,” he informed the ceremony.
Resident British Commissioner to Grenada, Victor Clark, mentioned, “The UK understands how pivotal the Water Provide Growth Venture is for increasing and upgrading Grenada’s water distribution community and rising local weather resilience of the water sector.
“We’re proud to be offering £17 million or EC$57.8 million) in grant funding for this mission, which is able to ship actual and tangible advantages for the individuals of Grenada,” he added.
CDB’s Director of Initiatives, Mrs Therese Turner-Jones, mentioned the collaboration with the UK and the Grenada governments can even assist alleviate some lingering financial impacts of COVID-19 by creating short-term job alternatives.
“This mission will imply elevated water manufacturing capability, extra handled water storage, and upgraded transmission capability, and basically, which means an improved high quality of life for the residents of the communities the mission will profit,” mentioned Mrs. Turner-Jones.
The mission is anticipated to end in an improved capability to resist the results of local weather change on water assets, fewer service interruptions, improved buyer relations capability of NAWASA, much less stress on financial assets, enhanced livelihoods, and improved public well being in Grenada.
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