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Wednesday, 29 November 2023 LOCAL NEWS 3
Minister Glenbert Croes Attends
Groundbreaking for New Water Tank at Alto Vista
LAST Friday, Minister of Energy Glenbert Croes was present capacity. Additionally, the tank will be constructed with more
at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new water tank at durable materials, ensuring its longevity for many years to
Alto Vista, led by the Aruba Water and Energy Company come.
(WEB). The minister expressed his utmost satisfaction that,
finally, after many years of planning, the crucial project has Minister Croes praised the new director of WEB, Alfredo
commenced. Preparing for such a significant project, espe- Koolman, to whom the government has entrusted full confi-
cially considering the challenge of installing a tank of this dence. He also acknowledged the contractors who worked
importance for the Noord district, covering such a large diligently to turn this groundbreaking ceremony into a
section of our community and economy, required meticu- reality, as well as all the professionals who, in one way or
lous planning. another, contributed their expertise to kickstart this project.
Minister Croes congratulated the entire WEB team on this Aruba can be certain that a new tank at Alto Vista will soon
significant achievement. “As the Minister of Energy, I offer stand, worthy of the satisfaction and confidence of the
WEB my full support alongside Utilities, placing my trust in entire community. Aruba deserves a beautiful infrastructure
their professionalism, determination, and efforts to invest in to complement the beauty of the country.
our community. This enhances the infrastructure for water
and electricity production and distribution under Elmar’s “As the Minister of Energy, I have placed my full confidence
purview for the entire island of Aruba,” expressed Minister and support in the execution of the vision and investment
Croes. plan for the WEB Infrastructure across Aruba, with our
government fully behind it. WEB carries the development of
This investment holds immense importance for the country our community and our economy: Congratulations to WEB
of Aruba, as the new tank will be larger and have increased and Congratulations to Aruba,” concluded Minister Croes.
