Mister Speaker, when I last updated this honorable house, I mentioned that the first shipment of the new Ultrasonic meters for distribution to customers had arrived and was in the possession of the Water and Sewerage Department. The Department is now in the final stage of preparations to commence installation within the coming week. The Department currently has a waiting list of customers who have paid all fees and is awaiting connection; these customers will be given priority. I take this opportunity to thank them for their patience and to apologize for the inconvenience that was caused by this delay.  

Mister Speaker, I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update to the current progression of initiatives under the portfolio of the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer and the Managing Directors of Autland Heavy Equipment Limited are featured on May 7 as they signed contracts for works to begin on the construction of new reservoirs, retaining walls and metering at Zion Hill and Carrot Bay.  

The public is notified that Cabinet has approved to extend the suspension of water charges to June 1.

Good Day All. Recognising the already established protocol, it gives me great pleasure to be here today. 

Customers are advised that there will be no face-to-face contact when addressing queries.

Customers making payments by cheque are advised of the process to follow:

Customers who are interested in applying for new sewerage or water connections are advised to telephone 468-5834 or email wsd@gov.vg

The Water and Sewerage Department advises that services resume at its offices on both Virgin Gorda and Tortola effective Monday, May 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The public is notified that the Water and Sewerage Department in Baugher’s Bay will resume water testing from Monday, May 4.