Last Updated on May 24, 2024, 7:15 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Minister of Communications, Spencer R Brand visited the site of Desalination plant in Nevis to cross-check the progress made since the beginning of the construction phase. He was accompanied by Floyd Robinson, who serves as the Director of Integrated Water Resource Management.
Robinson expressed his delight as the work is being done to a great extent towards the journey of sustainable energy, with the exceptional hard work and dedication of the team.
The project is funded by the UAE, and 16 islands in the Caribbean, including St. Kitts and Nevis, have received grants to carry out similar projects. The team hopes that the project will be fully operational by the end of June, and citizens will be able to receive an additional 50,000 gallons of water per day from the system.
It is to be added that the plant is being built on the eastern side of the island, just a short distance from Butlers. Currently, the work is underway on the wells for the desal plant.
The Director Robinson explained that the water that will be drawn out is salt water and then the actual plant that separates the salt from the water is 300 or 500 feet upstream.
Furthermore, he added the whole world is facing water supply problems because of climate change. Everyone in the Caribbean region is facing water crisis, that is why his team is trying to contribute to the water supply for the island of Nevis.
Minister Brand extended a vote of thanks to Robinson for leading a project and contributing in the goal to provide their citizens an access of water.
In addition to this, St. Kitts and Nevis has also received two Solar-Powered Water Desalination Plants from UAE, as a part of CREF. These plants are able to generate 12 cubic metres of potable and fresh water.
Such initiatives reflect upon the tireless efforts and steadfast commitment of the government of twin-island Federation for the well-being and sustainable living standard of their citizens.
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