Philipsburg:--- GEBE officially inaugurated three new water pumps in Mullet Bay on February 28, 2011, thereby completing the water distribution upgrade in response to increased water demand.The water pumps were officially commissioned during a short ceremony with the construction, water distribution and water quality control teams. Each pump has the capacity to distribute 120 m3 of water, with 2 pumps currently in use and one on standby. Residents can look forward to a constant flow and consistent water pressure.
The planning phase of this project commenced about one year ago and the execution was completed solely by the GEBE project team. The installation of the pumps took three to four weeks and was completed with great success. The pumps now have and increased water capacity of 50 to 60%, which means they are able to pump more water and distribute to more areas.
The team celebrated as Distribution Manager Mr. Tony Brooks pressed the button launching a new era in smart technology for GEBE. The newly installed pumps are S.C.A.D.A. ready and can be digitally controlled and monitored via a specialized computer system. These 'smart pumps' allows GEBE to keep track of the water consumption rate to be able to adjust to meet the demand.
The Mullet Bay Water Pumps distribute water to Simpson Bay, Beacon Hill, Maho, Mullet Bay, Pointe Pirouette and the lowlands areas.
