Last Updated on July 18, 2025, 1:44 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The construction of the 2 Million Gallon Basseterre Desalination Plant is 75% complete and will serve as a steady source of water supply for the households across the island. St. Kitts Water Services Department and Royal Utilities have entered into a partnership to work on the construction.
This state-of-the-art 2-million-gallon desalination plant will improve water supply to communities all over the country. The desalination plant is located at the Basseterre Industrial Site and the work on construction is progressing at a satisfactory pace.
The development of the and is expected to help in alleviating the water scarcity crisis in the country. The government is dedicated to making sure that the nationals have access to a sustainable water supply. The pipelines to the Bird Rock water storage tank have been laid successfully, marking a major milestone in water security.
The St Kitts Water Services Department has announced that this is a critical phase in the overall Basseterre Desalination Plant project. The Basseterre Desalination Plan will help in providing clean and safe water to the communities.
So far, the administration has invested $40 million into the construction of the Basseterre Desalination plant. This reflects the commitment of the administration towards improving the water supply infrastructure of the country.
The high-level officials of the government are urging people to continue practicing water conservation. The administration has confirmed that it is important for the people to save water as every drop counts.
Several communities across the island are facing water shortages for years and have been living in water insecurity. With the construction of the Basseterre Desalination Plant, the administration will be able to provide surety of water supply in the country.
The St. Kitts Water Services Department and Royal Utilities, who are partners in this project have called the construction project crucial for the welfare of the country. The communities are looking forward to the completion of the long awaited Basseterre Desalination project.
The government is committed to improving Water security across communities and will continue to work in this direction.
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