| Government has announced plans to ensure the city’s fire hydrants are up and running with the possibilities of water from the Demerara River.Minister Keith ScottMinister within the Ministry of Communities, Keith Scott, in a recent interview with Government Information Agency (GINA), outlined a proposal that will soon be tabled to totally rehabilitate the existing fire hydrant system.“The system that I’m advocating…is to have underground pipes, that will bring water directly from the Demerara River into these hydrants, so that at a moment’s notice, you can have water at all times- 24/7,NFL Jerseys China,” Minister Scott indicated.He added that whilst the installation of such a system, complete with booster stations at strategic points, will see significant sums being invested, such a system is needed to save property and lives.“When you look at the long-term effect, which is forever, and what will be saved in terms of no longer having those magnitude of fires and loss of lives, then you cannot put a price on that.” There has been questions overtime about the ownership of the largely non-functioning hydrants.Firefighters have facing torrid times with many hydrants not functioning,Cheap Jerseys From China Outlet, forcing them to resort to trenches for a steady supply.According to Scott, currently there is a need to determine who has legal responsibility for the hydrants. The ownership issue will be discussed, and when the new system comes on stream, the new owners will be assigned.This proposal will soon be discussed with the Mayor and City Council, insurance companies, and other stakeholders.”We at GWI (Guyana Water Inc.) will also be saving,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, as instead of using treated water to out a fire, you’d be using an unlimited supply of water from the Demerara River, to (put) out any fire that arises…where necessary,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, legislation has to be enacted,Wholesale NFL China Jerseys, (as) we shall be going that way,Nike NFL Jerseys China,” Minister Scott outlined.He also stated that even as proposals are being refined, to be discussed with a number of stakeholders, the Ministry of Communities has already begun its planning works.”In the meantime, we are already encouraging our designers, as they design our homes and schemes, to make sure within the plan the specification for hydrants are actively placed at strategic points,Cheap China NFL Jerseys,” Minister Scott said. |
