ENGINEER PROPOSES AUTOMATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR GEORGETOWN

Georgetown could soon see a major transformation in its drainage management system following the submission of a comprehensive proposal by Engineer Patrice Jacobs to the Mayor and City Council (M&CC). The proposal outlines an innovative approach to managing the city’s sluices and kokers through advanced technology and real-time offsite monitoring, aimed at improving the efficiency of Georgetown’s drainage network and reducing the risk of flooding. Presenting the proposal, Jacobs noted that while the city’s gravity drainage system has served Georgetown for many years, it is no longer adequate to meet the demands of a growing and evolving urban environment. This proposal comes amid a new strategy launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, seeking to modernise the country’s water management systems, strengthen climate resilience, and support national development.