By Sue-Ann Wayow
REPAIR works have begun on the transmission 36-inch main that ruptured on Tuesday at the Mosquito Creek in La Romain.
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) in a media release on Wednesday evening stated that after careful assessment and communication with all involved including the Ministry of Works and Transports, materials needed were sourced and transported to the site.
Works were already underway at the location at the Godineau River in the vicinity of the Mosquito Creek.
WASA stated that the repair works include the replacement of 150 metres of pipeline, 30 metres of fabricated pipework and the supporting structural works.
Site preparation began on Tuesday night and all works were expected to be completed within 26 hours, WASA stated.
It stated, “The Authority further advises that our valve management protocol has ensured a pipe-borne water supply was returned to some of the communities previously affected. This will continue as all efforts are placed on returning full service to all affected customers.
“The Authority is aware of the importance of a water supply and remains committed to ensuring service is restored in the shortest possible time.”
WASA again thanked those affected for their patience and understanding.
The Authority in a press release on Tuesday had stated that early investigations revealed that the rack used to support the Authority’s 36” pipeline collapsed into the river causing the rupture.
Several communities in San Fernando, Oropouche, Penal and Siparia were adversely affected.
