The Ministry of Public Utilities

08/03/2025

🌸✨ Celebrating the strength, resilience, and contributions of women everywhere! ✨🌸

Women have always been the backbone of families and communities, shaping a more inclusive and equitable world. When women are empowered, entire societies thrive! 💪💖

This , let's honor the incredible women in our lives and continue advocating for leadership, equality, and opportunities for all.

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01/03/2025

Update as at 8:00 a.m.

The Team is navigating very difficult conditions but remain committed to closing out the task at hand in the shortest possible time. We will continue to provide updates until service is restored.

27/02/2025

📢 Public Advisory: Office Closure Notice 📢

The Ministry of Public Utilities wishes to advise the public that our offices will be closed on Monday, 3rd, and Tuesday, 4th March 2025, in observance of Carnival Monday and Tuesday celebrations.

The following locations will be affected:
🏢 Ministry of Public Utilities – 1 Alexandra Street, St Clair, Port of Spain
🏢 Electrical Inspectorate Division – #48 Eastern Main Road, Arouca & Maska Building, South Trunk Road, La Romain

Please note that essential services will remain available during this period.

We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, 5th March 2025.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Utilities

27/02/2025

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago is making major investments in critical water infrastructure to improve reliability and access for communities nationwide.💧🇹🇹

The upgrade of the Guanapo Water Treatment Plant and the refurbishment of the North Oropouche Water Treatment Plant
will provide a stronger, more reliable water supply for residents in Arima, Sangre Grande, and Northeast Trinidad.

$84 million investment in water infrastructure.

Over 200,000 beneficiaries.

Upcoming projects: Santa Cruz Water Treatment Plantconstruction + Refurbishment of Freeport, Navet & ChathamWater Treatment Plants.

A better, more sustainable water future is on the way.

26/02/2025

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25/02/2025

Today marks an incredible milestone as we proudly announce the commissioning of the Beverly Heights Pipeline Project!This groundbreaking initiative was commissioned to improve the reliability of the water supply for approximately 400 residents in Beverly Heights Extension and Mayfair areas. 💧💧💧

With the replacement of aging pipelines and the construction of a state-of-the-art Booster Station capable of delivering over 50,000 gallons of water per day, the community is now enjoying a remarkable improvement in their water supply.

19/02/2025

HAPPENING NOW❗❗❗

Sod- Turning Ceremony for the upgrade of the Guanapo Water Treatment Plant(WTP) and the refurbishment of the North Oropouche Water Treatment Plant(WTP).💧💧💧

The upgrade of the Guanapo WTP will greatly enhance service for approximately 20,500 residents in Arima, Pinto Road, Calvary Hill, Mt. Pleasant, Alenore Gardens, Bypass Road, and surrounding communities. In parallel, the refurbishment of the North Oropouche WTP will significantly boost the reliability of service for around 185,962 residents in Northeast Trinidad.👏🏾✨🇹🇹

17/02/2025

📢 STAFF NOTICE: OFFICE REOPENING UPDATE

Essential pest abatement activities were successfully carried out at MPU’s Head Office over the weekend. The premises have been sanitized and deemed safe for the resumption of normal business on Monday, February 17, 2025.

✅ Pest control measures implemented
✅ Building fully sanitized
✅ IT systems and email access will resume by 7:00 a.m.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this process. Thank you for your understanding!

13/02/2025

📢 Public Notice: Ministry of Public Utilities – Head Office Closure

The Ministry of Public Utilities wishes to inform the public that our Head Office, located at One Alexandra Place, 1 Alexandra Street, St. Clair, Port of Spain, will be closed on Friday, 14th February 2025 to facilitate essential pest abatement activities.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 17th February 2025.

For further updates, stay connected with us. Thank you for your cooperation.

13/02/2025

ICYMI: Over 100 households across Trinidad and Tobago are set to benefit from the National Rainwater Harvesting Programme, ensuring a more stable and reliable water supply for communities outside WASA’s distribution grid. 🚰🏡

Minister of Public Utilities, Marvin Gonzales, highlighted that this initiative will provide rainwater harvesting systems and pumps to collect and safely store water, empowering underserved communities with daily water access.

Alongside the Water Tank Assistance Programme, which supports low-income households with much-needed storage solutions, this initiative is a game-changer for water security in T&T.

💙 A future of sustainable water solutions starts now! 💙

12/02/2025

For immediate release
12/2/2025

MINISTRY RESPONDS TO RODENT THREAT

The Ministry of Public Utilities wishes to respond to reports being circulated on social media about a rodent infestation at its 1 Alexandra Street, St. Clair, Port of Spain Head Office by stating that it has taken proactive steps to curtail the potential threat of said infestation.

The issue was first identified in January, and since then the Health and Safety Department of the Ministry has engaged the services of the Rodent Control Unit of the Port of Spain City Corporation on at least two occasions. This Unit has instituted preventive measures by distributing packets of rodenticides throughout the building.

The Ministry has engaged in discussions with several relevant organizations, including the Public Health Department of the Port of Spain City Corporation, officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), and the Public Services Association. Meanwhile, staff at the Head Office have been kept informed about the issue and the steps being taken to resolve it.

In addition, as part of its ramped up internal controls, the MPU is partnering with one of the entities under its purview, the Maintenance, Training and Security Company (MTS) to increase the levels of surveillance, cleaning and sanitizing of the entire compound.

The Ministry has also enlisted the services of a pest control contractor, who will assess the situation over the next few days to determine the best course of action for effectively addressing the issue.
Meanwhile, the Executive of the Ministry of Public Utilities would like to assure the staff and the general public that it is committed to always ensuring a safe and healthy working environment, and that it will continue to extend best efforts in this regard.
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07/02/2025

07/02/2025

The telephone lines at our emergency call centre are operating normally once more!