CABINET NOTES- The Honourable Minister responsible for Utilities provided Cabinet with an update on the ongoing water infrastructure improvement works being carried out by the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA).
These works include re-piping projects, the reactivation of reservoirs, and the upgrading of water storage tanks across the island.
The Minister reported the following developments:
- The Lower Buckleys Reservoir, which had been offline for six years, is now back in operation with a storage capacity of approximately 600,000 gallons. This reservoir will support the distribution of water to Swetes, Follys, and Liberta.
- Expansion works are underway at the Pigeon Point and Pattersons Plants to double their production capacity to 500,000 gallons per day, enhancing supply to meet the needs of the growing yachting sector in the area.
- Plans are in place to integrate the Pattersons Reservoir into the overall transmission and distribution system for St. Paul.
- Retail distribution piping works in the Montuella area are scheduled to commence following the completion of re-piping works in Cedar Valley.
- Construction of two new concrete reservoirs is planned for Wink-Eye Hill, New Winthropes, as part of the hydraulic improvement programme on the northern side of the island.
The Minister further informed Cabinet that APUA continues to coordinate with the Ministry of Works on road repair and redevelopment projects, with assessments underway on major roadways, including All Saints Road,from the Townhouse Junction to English Harbour.
The Minister also undertook to present a definitive timeline for APUA’s commencement of re-piping works on All Saints Road before the next meeting of Cabinet.
Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Antigua!
We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.
Contact us at [email protected]
