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Contract signed for Hydropower in Kato – despite PPP attempts to block funding – Patterson

Oct 12, 2019, News, Source - https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...k-funding-patterson/

Despite efforts by the Opposition party to stymie infrastructural development works, Government says it is not backing down.

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Despite moves by the Opposition to block funding for a hydro project in Kato, the money has been acquired and the project will steam ahead, Government says.

On Thursday, Minister of Public Infrastructure announced at the National Toshaos Conference that hydropower for the village of Kato, Region 8, will now be possible as a contract was recently signed in this regard.

He explained that the previous administration attempted to secure funding for the project several times but were unsuccessful.

“Moreover, he pointed out that the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples’ Progressive Party (PPP), Irfaan Ali, wrote to the International Development Bank (IDB) requesting that funding be withheld from the project, since the Government is illegal and the people of Guyana will not repay the loan,” the ministry explained in a release.

However, Ali’s request was not met.

Minister Patterson told the Amerindian leaders that the country received a grant, which means it does not have to repay the money for the project.

In this regard, he declared: “Ladies and gentlemen of Kato I am pleased to announce to you here that despite those attempts the project is going ahead.”

According to Patterson, the project will be led by a local contractor, with assistance from Austria and Costa Rica.

Once completed, the hydropower project will provide electricity to the school in Kato as well as the entire village. It will be extended in the future to power other neighbouring villages.

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US$2.2M hydro project for Kato awarded to B&J Civil Works

Sep 27, 2019, News, Source -- https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...d-to-bj-civil-works/

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure yesterday signed the contract for the “Design, Supply and Installation of 150kW Hydropower plant on the Cheung River, Kato Village, Region 8.”

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Minister David Patterson hands over the contract to B & J Civil Works representative yesterday.

This contract was awarded to B & J Civil Works to the tune of US $2,251,880.

The funding of the project will be provided through the Inter-American Development Bank under the Sustainable Energy Programme for Guyana.
This project is expected to run for a period of 18 months with 12 months defects and liability period after the completion of the project.

The objective of this project is expected to provide the remote hinterland community of Kato, inclusive of the government facilities and the Kato Secondary School, with a relatively cheap and reliable source of power that will result in livelihood enhancements.

It was disclosed that homes that are located within the proximity of the distribution grid is expected to receive power in the initial stage of the project.

Additionally, at the school, electricity will be available in the evening for the kids to read, write and study.

The power will be available during the day at the school to facilitate the use of power tools and equipment for technical and vocational training. Power will also be used for the pumping of water to ensure proper sanitation in the dormitory facilities.

“The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Public Infrastructure also envisages that the availability of power will also positively impact the development of the agriculture and agro-processing in the community.”

This project comprises three components – the construction of 150kW hydropower plant on the bank of the Cheung River. It will include wire, intake, headrace canal with sand trap, forebay, penstock and power house; the construction of a 13.8KV Transmission Network (Kato Hydro Station, Secondary School and Kato Village), and the construction of a 120V Distribution Network in the village.

FM
Demerara_Guy posted:

Contract signed for Hydropower in Kato – despite PPP attempts to block funding – Patterson

Oct 12, 2019, News, Source - https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...k-funding-patterson/

Minister Patterson told the Amerindian leaders that the country received a grant, which means it does not have to repay the money for the project.

According to Patterson, the project will be led by a local contractor, with assistance from Austria and Costa Rica.

Once completed, the hydropower project will provide electricity to the school in Kato as well as the entire village. It will be extended in the future to power other neighbouring villages.

Austria, Costa Rica, Canada plus many other countries have the expertise for small hydropower projects.

FM

That nonsense will never happen, he will have no problem from his government in office. The Granger govt just got a major boost with this one. As we see, no one listens to the PPP, their past is coming back to haunt them.

Instead of being left in the dark these people should have already been assisted without an election on the horizon.

cain
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Demerara_Guy posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:

Contract signed for Hydropower in Kato – despite PPP attempts to block funding – Patterson

Oct 12, 2019, News, Source - https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...k-funding-patterson/

Minister Patterson told the Amerindian leaders that the country received a grant, which means it does not have to repay the money for the project.

According to Patterson, the project will be led by a local contractor, with assistance from Austria and Costa Rica.

Once completed, the hydropower project will provide electricity to the school in Kato as well as the entire village. It will be extended in the future to power other neighbouring villages.

Austria, Costa Rica, Canada plus many other countries have the expertise for small hydropower projects.

So does the Swiss. In fact Bibi and me visited the town where Aluminum was first smelted. There is a small hydropower plant built just for that. As you travel down the Rhein, every 10 or so miles is a small plant. The country developed on those.  Now they have four big nukes to go!

Guyana should follow the model of the small European nations. 

FM
cain posted:

That nonsense will never happen, he will have no problem from his government in office. The Granger govt just got a major boost with this one. As we see, no one listens to the PPP, their past is coming back to haunt them.

Instead of being left in the dark these people should have already been assisted without an election on the horizon.

You mean the illegal govt?

FM
Baseman posted:
cain posted:

That nonsense will never happen, he will have no problem from his government in office. The Granger govt just got a major boost with this one. As we see, no one listens to the PPP, their past is coming back to haunt them.

Instead of being left in the dark these people should have already been assisted without an election on the horizon.

You mean the illegal govt?

Won't be illegal when then are again voted in.

cain
cain posted:
Baseman posted:
cain posted:

That nonsense will never happen, he will have no problem from his government in office. The Granger govt just got a major boost with this one. As we see, no one listens to the PPP, their past is coming back to haunt them.

Instead of being left in the dark these people should have already been assisted without an election on the horizon.

You mean the illegal govt?

Won't be illegal when then are again voted in.

So what happens if they lose?

FM
Baseman posted:
cain posted:
Baseman posted:
cain posted:

That nonsense will never happen, he will have no problem from his government in office. The Granger govt just got a major boost with this one. As we see, no one listens to the PPP, their past is coming back to haunt them.

Instead of being left in the dark these people should have already been assisted without an election on the horizon.

You mean the illegal govt?

Won't be illegal when then are again voted in.

So what happens if they lose?

PPP win!

Chances are it ain't happening though.

cain
Baseman posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:

Contract signed for Hydropower in Kato – despite PPP attempts to block funding – Patterson

Oct 12, 2019, News, Source - https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...k-funding-patterson/

Minister Patterson told the Amerindian leaders that the country received a grant, which means it does not have to repay the money for the project.

According to Patterson, the project will be led by a local contractor, with assistance from Austria and Costa Rica.

Once completed, the hydropower project will provide electricity to the school in Kato as well as the entire village. It will be extended in the future to power other neighbouring villages.

Austria, Costa Rica, Canada plus many other countries have the expertise for small hydropower projects.

So does the Swiss. In fact Bibi and me visited the town where Aluminum was first smelted. There is a small hydropower plant built just for that. As you travel down the Rhein, every 10 or so miles is a small plant. The country developed on those.  Now they have four big nukes to go!

Guyana should follow the model of the small European nations. 

While aluminum was first started for industrial production around 1888 in Rhein, earlier developments in 1886 and before are to be attributed to Paul Heroult and Charles Martin Hall and others.

However of note before 5000 BCE, aluminum were used in the Middle East for making elegant pottery, its use was also in the production of numerious chemicals and medicine.

FM
Baseman posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:

Contract signed for Hydropower in Kato – despite PPP attempts to block funding – Patterson

Oct 12, 2019, News, Source - https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...k-funding-patterson/

Minister Patterson told the Amerindian leaders that the country received a grant, which means it does not have to repay the money for the project.

According to Patterson, the project will be led by a local contractor, with assistance from Austria and Costa Rica.

Once completed, the hydropower project will provide electricity to the school in Kato as well as the entire village. It will be extended in the future to power other neighbouring villages.

Austria, Costa Rica, Canada plus many other countries have the expertise for small hydropower projects.

Guyana should follow the model of the small European nations. 

Development of small hydropower works are indeed useful to serve the needs of localized communities and immediate surroundings.

For a stable long-term hydropower source to specifically meet the needs for most of Guyana, development of the Amaila Hydropower project is apt.

Development of the larger projects on the Mazaruni, Cuyuni and other areas exceeds Guyana's monetary capabilities.

Brazil's proposal to be involved with such developments would be apt. In this situation, Brazil will be the builder/owner of the project with the focus on exports to Brazil while providing a stable source for Guyana.

FM
Demerara_Guy posted:
Baseman posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:

Contract signed for Hydropower in Kato – despite PPP attempts to block funding – Patterson

Oct 12, 2019, News, Source - https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...k-funding-patterson/

Minister Patterson told the Amerindian leaders that the country received a grant, which means it does not have to repay the money for the project.

According to Patterson, the project will be led by a local contractor, with assistance from Austria and Costa Rica.

Once completed, the hydropower project will provide electricity to the school in Kato as well as the entire village. It will be extended in the future to power other neighbouring villages.

Austria, Costa Rica, Canada plus many other countries have the expertise for small hydropower projects.

So does the Swiss. In fact Bibi and me visited the town where Aluminum was first smelted. There is a small hydropower plant built just for that. As you travel down the Rhein, every 10 or so miles is a small plant. The country developed on those.  Now they have four big nukes to go!

Guyana should follow the model of the small European nations. 

While aluminum was first started for industrial production around 1888 in Rhein, earlier developments in 1886 and before are to be attributed to Paul Heroult and Charles Martin Hall and others.

However of note before 5000 BCE, aluminum were used in the Middle East for making elegant pottery, its use was also in the production of numerious chemicals and medicine.

Yes we know. The discussion was about small hydro plants.  I was referring to industrial production!

FM
Demerara_Guy posted:

While aluminum was first started for industrial production around 1888 in Rhein, earlier developments in 1886 and before are to be attributed to Paul Heroult and Charles Martin Hall and others.

However of note before 5000 BCE, aluminum were used in the Middle East for making elegant pottery, its use was also in the production of numerious chemicals and medicine.

no ole man, 5th Century BCE [i think that's what you are reaching for] is around 500 years before Jesus Christ was born, NOT "5000" as in 5000 BCE [that's pre-history banna]

as an ole-time "engineer," elementary physics should have informed you that the energy requirements to break the AL/Ox ionic bond was beyond the ability of any civilization before electrolysis methods were developed

your Wikipedia source talks about the use of "alum" NOT "aluminum" circa 500 BCE

alum is a hydrated double salt containing aluminum

your possession of a little knowledge will necessarily be horribly embarrassing from time to time as you carve out a career on GNI as a poser

nah suh?

FM
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ronan posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:

While aluminum was first started for industrial production around 1888 in Rhein, earlier developments in 1886 and before are to be attributed to Paul Heroult and Charles Martin Hall and others.

However of note before 5000 BCE, aluminum were used in the Middle East for making elegant pottery, its use was also in the production of numerious chemicals and medicine.

no ole man, 5th Century BCE [i think that's what you are reaching for] is around 500 years before Jesus Christ was born, NOT "5000" as in 5000 BCE [that's pre-history banna]

as an ole-time "engineer," elementary physics should have informed you that the energy requirements to break the AL/Ox ionic bond was beyond the ability of any civilization before electrolysis methods were developed

your Wikipedia source talks about the use of "alum" NOT "aluminum" circa 500 BCE

alum is a hydrated double salt containing aluminum

your possession of a little knowledge will necessarily be horribly embarrassing from time to time as you carve out a career on GNI as a poser

nah suh?

A pleasure to see you cobbling words together to desperately gain a wee bit of attention.    

FM
Demerara_Guy posted:
ronan posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:

While aluminum was first started for industrial production around 1888 in Rhein, earlier developments in 1886 and before are to be attributed to Paul Heroult and Charles Martin Hall and others.

However of note before 5000 BCE, aluminum were used in the Middle East for making elegant pottery, its use was also in the production of numerious chemicals and medicine.

no ole man, 5th Century BCE [i think that's what you are reaching for] is around 500 years before Jesus Christ was born, NOT "5000" as in 5000 BCE [that's pre-history banna]

as an ole-time "engineer," elementary physics should have informed you that the energy requirements to break the AL/Ox ionic bond was beyond the ability of any civilization before electrolysis methods were developed

your Wikipedia source talks about the use of "alum" NOT "aluminum" circa 500 BCE

alum is a hydrated double salt containing aluminum

your possession of a little knowledge will necessarily be horribly embarrassing from time to time as you carve out a career on GNI as a poser

nah suh?

A pleasure to see you cobbling words together to desperately gain a wee bit of attention.    

any problems with my science or my FACTS sir . . . hmmmm?

FM
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seignet posted:

Thanks to Google, it makes instant smarts.

indeed! . . . and some people spending sooo much time online still don't know how to use it properly

go figure

FM
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Some of this I remember from High School Physics, that was before I dropped out at 3rd form.  Then I lived in Schaffhausen/Neuhausen for several years. Visited the museum and learned a lot there. Bibi loved the place!

FM
ronan posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:

BCE

That means ...

Before the Common/Christian Era . . . before the 'date' Jesus Christ was born

anything else?

Perhaps in time you may know the meaning/reference for BCE.

Hint; it existed from about the 17th century for a very specific purpose.

FM
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Demerara_Guy posted:
ronan posted:
Demerara_Guy posted:

BCE

That means ...

Before the Common/Christian Era . . . before the 'date' Jesus Christ was born

anything else?

Perhaps in time you may know the meaning/reference for BCE.

Hint; it existed from about the 17th century for a very specific purpose.

poor you

your DESPERATE SHAME shepherding you into comical letspretendland

uh huh

FM

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