UWI FIC is getting its own reverse osmosis plant

The government is planning to meet the need for potable water by the coming
expansion of the University of the West Indies Five Islands campus.
To this end, the Cabinet took the decision to add a Reverse Osmosis Plant at Five
Islands to supply potable water to the growing student population, faculty and staff
as the University expands.
“Such a plant will also supply potable water to the hotels in that area and
neighbouring communities. It is estimated that in five years, the population of the
UWI Five Islands Campus will likely exceed 5,000 students. The demand for water
will then increase significantly. The existing and new hotels that are planned for
the area would also demand additional gallons of potable water, daily,” Cabinet
spokesman, Ambassador Lionel Max Hurst stated.
He revealed that an American firm, with a branch in Trinidad and Tobago, is in
discussions with APUA and the government to arrive at an agreement to supply 2
million gallons of reverse osmosis water daily.
At the conclusion of the negotiations, it is expected that the company will construct
two Reverse Osmosis Plants. It is estimated that by April 30, 2024, the additional
water will begin to flow to consumers.
This company will build, own, operate, and then transfer (BOOT) the plants to
APUA after a fixed number of years.