Jul 24, 2012

Kokers (Sluice Gates)


Adventure Sluice

The coast of Guyana is low-lying and is protected from the ocean by the sea wall. Drainage, which is essential to ensure effective cultivation, is by a complex system of channels and sluices.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sluice
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-sluice-gate.htm
http://www.jouvay.com/guyana/oglesluice/index.html

Photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kpillay/4814035469/
http://www.traveladventures.org/continents/southamerica/georgetown-seawall12.shtml
http://www.guyana.org/Guyana_Photo_Gallery/Guyana_Photo_Gallery.htm

Articles
http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2012/07/21/200m-greenfield-pump-station-commissioned/
http://guyanachronicle.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44636:as-attendant-slept&catid=4:top-story&Itemid=8

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