His Excellency the Governor Sir James and Lady Dutton paid a visit to AquaGib’s offices and the Moorish Castle waterworks this morning. Sir James met staff and senior managers at the company’s headquarters in Leanse Place. He was briefed by Managing Director Derek Cano about the company’s history and was given an overview of its operations including billing, customer care and distribution network maintenance. Sir James spoke to staff about their duties and their commitment to providing efficient customer service.

His Excellency then visited the Moorish Castle waterworks where he was given an in-depth explanation of the reservoir network, the desalination process and the stringent quality control tests carried out in AquaGib’s laboratory. Sir James was then taken on a tour of several reservoirs deep inside the rock. He signed the visitors’ book with his signature joining those of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and George VI.