The Honourable Minister responsible for Utilities recently updated the Cabinet on the significant progress of water infrastructure improvements across Antigua, spearheaded by the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA). These initiatives aim to enhance water distribution and storage capacity, addressing the island’s growing demands. Key developments include the reactivation of the Lower Buckleys Reservoir, which had been offline for six years. With a storage capacity of approximately 600,000 gallons, this reservoir will now support water distribution to Swetes, Follys, and Liberta. Additionally, expansion works at the Pigeon Point and Pattersons Plants are set to double their production capacity to 500,000 gallons per day, catering to the burgeoning yachting sector in the region. Plans are also underway to integrate the Pattersons Reservoir into the transmission and distribution system for St. Paul. Retail distribution piping works in the Montuella area will commence following the completion of re-piping projects in Cedar Valley. Furthermore, the hydraulic improvement programme on the northern side of the island includes the construction of two new concrete reservoirs at Wink-Eye Hill, New Winthropes. The Minister also highlighted ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Works on road repair and redevelopment projects, with assessments underway on major roadways, including All Saints Road from the Townhouse Junction to English Harbour. A definitive timeline for APUA’s re-piping works on All Saints Road is expected to be presented before the next Cabinet meeting.
Lower Buckleys Reservoir Recommissioned as APUA Advances Major Water Infrastructure Upgrades
