Last Updated on February 7, 2025, 2:51 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is preparing to connect two drilled wells in Maddens to add approximately 600,000 gallons of water every day to the island’s system. This connection will benefit Nevis’ water supply by giving it a major boost.
This initiative shows the Nevis government’s dedication to provide a reliable water supply for the people of Nevis, especially during droughts and is trying to secure a sustainable and resilient water supply for the citizens and residents of the island nation.
Minister Spencer Brand, responsible for Water Services in the NIA, shared details regarding the project and said that major progress has been made in connecting the first well at the Maddens to the island’s water network.
He further added that the work on the connection of wells to the water supply started on January 13 and is expected to complete shortly, and while the water lines are already connected, finalizing power to the site is left.
Water Exploration Project
Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley said that the NIA’s Water Exploration Project is being managed by the Trinidad-based Water and Oil Well Services (WOWS). This project will strengthen the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) under the Administration’s commitment to water security in Nevis.
He further added that they have already achieved 600,000 gallons of water from two wells and expects to get even more from other wells with this drilling programme.
Premier Nevis also said that currently, one of the wells is already connected to the supply and is providing 30,000 gallons of desalinated water every day and can produce 70,000 gallons a day when powered by regular electricity.
He stated that the Nevis Administration hopes to see the days when water shortage and other water related problems are over and advised the citizens and residents of the nation to conserve as much water as they can.
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