“One of the main goals of my government is to ensure that the populace of each island has access to the basic amenities necessary to promote a safe, healthy standard of living, and that essential Government services are made available to all.”
“I wish to inform the general public and in particular the residents of Grand Turk, that the water department is currently producing 246,240 gallons of water per day and is able to serve water from both issuing points on a daily basis (Mondays thru Saturday), to customers in North Creek, Cork Tree Beach, Upper Overback and as far as the former Coral Reef property on the North Ridge.”
“Whilst the remaining customers on the Ridge are still not able to receive water as planned, the department has begun over the past weekend, as a temporary measure, to divert water to the Ridge, so that all customers will be in a position to receive water. This will be the practice every Saturday and Sunday, until the pressure is fully restored to the network.”
“I would like to encourage residence on the Ridge to try and replenish their reserves on these days, so that the burden is lessen through the week and to continue to practice water conservation methods, as best as possible. Tips can be obtained from the team at Public Works.”
“While this is a temporary measure, I am very happy to report that a permanent fix is on the way, with the installation of the brand new motor, which will increase water production and will allow us to increase water distribution.”
“With the upgrade and running of this 250K plant, in addition to our existing plant, water production capacity will rise to 550,000 gallons per day, with the ability to produce 381.94 gallons per minute, thus allowing all customers to receive water at a very good pressure, while at the same time replenishing all storage facilities.”
There are other major benefits to be derived from this very important and timely upgrade as follows:
1. Upgrading the technology used to produce water – the updated technology will result in reduced maintenance and replacement costs;
2. We will have a backup SWRO plant that can be operational during period of maintenance or repair works to the 300,000gpd SWRO plant;
3. Maintenance activities of either plant can be more thorough as there will be no rush to restart the plant once the other is operational;
4. By upgrading the plant, we will now have plants that are more compatible with each other.
5. There will be a continuous supply of water at a consistent pressure day and night.
6. Increased lifespan of the plants by a further 10 years.
“Some of the other activities under my Ministry include the completed repair works to the Blue Hills Jetty, commencement works to the Kew Town Roads and phase two works to the Causeway between North and Middle Caicos, which will be completed later this year.”
“In addition to this, my team within the Public Works Department is currently performing road repair works to the various sections of Grand Turk. We have completed works in Palm Grove and Breezy Brae thus far, with works now going on in North Back Salina.”
“These works will continue not just in Grand Turk but throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. I can safely say that my team within the Public Works Department is working tirelessly to ensure that all roads throughout these beautiful by nature Turks and Caicos Islands are repaired, re-designed, in some cases and black topped, to ensure long term usage.”
“I have no doubt that my Government represents and works for the people of this great Country. My hope and prayer is that we would work together in unity, respecting and accepting each other’s differences and realizing that we are all here for one purpose, that is, ‘To serve the people of this country to the best of our abilities’.
“Thank you and may God continue to bless the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
Hon. Amanda Misick
