Latest News and Announcements

Desilting of the Arouca River, Arouca

12 Sep 2025

The Drainage Division of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has successfully carried out desilting works along the Arouca River. Over time, silt and debris build-up reduced the river’s ability to channel stormwater effectively, increasing the risk of flooding for nearby communities.

Desilting of the Tributary to Oropouche River, Oropouche

12 Sep 2025

Tributary to Oropouche River, Oropouche
As part of its nationwide flood mitigation programme, the Ministry’s Drainage Division undertook desilting works on a key tributary to the Oropouche River. The tributary was affected by sediment deposits and blockages, limiting its drainage capacity and raising concerns for residents of surrounding communities.

Desilting, Widening and Embankment Formation Works at Salazar River, Guaico

12 May 2023

The Ministry’s Drainage Division through its National Desilting Programme completed works on the Salazar River, Guaico.

Site Visit at Ongoing Retaining Wall Project at the St Joseph River

04 May 2021

On Tuesday 4th May, 2021, Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport, the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh, Minister of Health/Member of Parliament for St Joseph, Mr. Navin Ramsingh, Chief Technical Officer and a technical team from the Ministry conducted a site visit of an ongoing drainage project at the St. Joseph River to assess the status of the project.

MOWT Preps for the Rainy Season !

30 Apr 2021

The Ministry of Works and Transport has continued to improve its operational strategy for the Drainage Division through the use of equipment to execute its mandate. The Water Master Amphibious Dredger is the newest piece of equipment to be procured by the Ministry, ahead of the rainy season, to complete its annual Drainage Desilting Programme.