Georgetown Water Supply

Enhancement Project

Georgetown, Guyana

The Project

The Georgetown Water Enhancement Project represents a major investment in strengthening water infrastructure in Georgetown, Guyana. Led by Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), the GY$800 million initiative focused on replacing aging water mains that had been in service for more than 120 years.

Under increasing pressure from heavy-duty truck traffic over the past two years, the old cast iron system had become prone to frequent breaks and service interruptions. To address this, approximately 270 kilometers of deteriorated mains were replaced with new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe—providing greater flexibility, durability, and long-term reliability.

AVEM Water served as the distributor for the HDPE pipe used in this upgrade, supporting GWI in modernizing a critical portion of Georgetown’s water network. The result is a more resilient system designed to reduce disruptions, minimize water loss, and support the city’s continued growth.

Supply Challenge

The primary supply challenge on the Georgetown Water Enhancement Project was guiding Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) through a specification shift from traditional ductile iron pipe to HDPE pipe and fittings. That transition required technical alignment, engineering justification, and confidence in long-term performance standards.

Logistically, the project was complex. Material ranged from 36-inch diameter mains down to 8-inch lines, including a full assortment of corresponding fittings.

AVEM Solution

As the distributor, AVEM Water coordinated international shipments, sequenced deliveries, and determined what needed to arrive first—and what could follow later—with disciplined planning. The objective was to keep installation crews productive without overwhelming Guyana Water Incorporated’s storage capacity or tying up capital in excess inventory.

In parallel, we supported on-the-ground execution. This included training both the subcontractor and GWI teams on HDPE butt fusion procedures, proper handling practices, and inspection protocols to ensure joint integrity and compliance with project specifications.

Throughout the process, cost control remained a priority. Shipments were structured and phased to support cash flow management, helping GWI execute a major infrastructure upgrade while maintaining financial discipline.

Supply Solution

Municipal HDPE Pipe
Municipal HDPE Fiitings
Fusion Adapters
Centrifugal Pumps
Gate Valves
Couplings
Municipal PVC Fittings

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+ Complete Support

Product Reccomendations

As distributor, AVEM Water played a strategic role early in the project by assisting Guyana Water Incorporated in evaluating and submitting HDPE pipe as an approved alternative to traditional ductile iron. While ductile iron has long been the standard in many systems, it represents older technology with inherent limitations in corrosion resistance and joint performance over time. HDPE, by contrast, offers a significantly longer service life, superior flexibility, and a fully fused, leak-free system designed to perform for decades under demanding conditions.
Project Staging

Beyond material selection, AVEM Water coordinated international shipments, sequenced deliveries, and determined what needed to arrive first—and what could follow later—with disciplined planning. The objective was to keep installation crews productive without overwhelming GWI’s storage capacity or tying up capital in excess inventory.
Container Loading

Our skilled logistics and warehouse team precisely staged and loaded all materials, documenting each pallet, flat rack, and container to ensure every product was accounted for and delivered accurately to the customer’s freight forwarder.
Door to Door Logistics

Throughout the process, cost control remained a priority. Shipments were structured and phased to support cash flow management, enabling GWI to execute a major infrastructure upgrade while maintaining financial discipline.
On-Site Training

We supported on-the-ground execution, training both the subcontractor and GWI teams on HDPE butt fusion procedures, proper handling practices, and inspection protocols to ensure joint integrity and compliance with project specifications.