PPP ALL THE WAY: LET PROGRESS CONTINUES PART 2
Will it affect local communities?
The Amaila Hydropower Project is committed to ensuring the local communities and cultures are not adversely impacted. No communities are located directly near the hydropower site, and the access road and transmission line will be located outside of communities and Amerindian Lands. Amaila Falls Hydro, Inc. is working with community members in the region to ensure that traditional uses in the Project area are not disrupted.
No resettlement is required for the hydropower site or the access road. The transmission line will be located outside of local communities and will largely be within State lands. A short portion of the alignment within Georgetown may require resettlement due to encroachment on the existing GPL right of way.
The Project construction will require over 1000 workers. Amaila Falls Hydro, Inc. is working with the EPC Contractor to ensure that local Guyanese workers and suppliers are able to compete for work and providing services on the Project construction, including recruitment efforts in major cities like Georgetown, as well as smaller interior communities closer to the site.
Sithe is proud of its environmental and social standards exhibited in Sithe’s past projects. Many of these projects included participation of multilateral lenders well known for requiring stringent environmental, social and safety standards. Amaila Falls Hydro, Inc. is working to develop strong partnerships with local communities and NGOs to ensure to help make the Amaila Hydropower Project and better project for Guyana.
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