Fees

• Application Processing Fees ranges from $36,000 GYD to $109,000 GYD
• Site Inspection Fees ranges from $36,000 GYD to $109,000 GYD

Requirements (for the utilisation or commencement of the construction of a marine structure for the purpose specified by the Applicant)

• The applicant should be the developer, or person in whose name the no objection should be granted. In the case of an organisation, institution or enterprise, the contact information for an uthorised respresentative shoould be provided.
• The Maritime Administration Department should be immediately notified in writing of any change(s) in details provide in this application form that occur(s) after the Application is submitted for processing.
• No activity related to the proposed project is allowed to commence within the limits of the area stated in the application until a no objection has been granted by the Maritime Administration Department. This can result in legal action against the Applicant by the Department. If there are technical persons (e.g. architects, engineers, consultants, etc.) assisting in the completion of this application form, kindly provide contact information.
• In the case where the Department issues a no objection in respect of the application, the Applicant will be required to comply with all conditions outlined in the no objection document.
• Please state the expected lifetime of the project
• Applicants are required to submit the electronic copies of items listed. It would be advisable for information be provided in a digital/vector format such as .shp, .dxf, .dwg etc
• Detailed Hydrographic Survey Charts showing proposed construction inclusive of all mooring structures and at least one coordinated point to a known datum.
• Registered Cadastral Plan of the adjoin lands.
• Design Drawings for Proposed Structures (Plans, Cross Sections).
• N.B –Adequate information should be provided on the elevation of structures with respect to Georgetown Datum).
• Design Reports/ Calculations for Proposed Mooring Structures (Must be signed by a Qualified Civil Engineer or equivalent).
• Approvals from Other Agencies:
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • River and Sea Defence Board
  • Local Authority (RDC/NDC)
  • Guyana Lands and Surveys Commissions (GL&SC)
  • Fisheries Department
  • Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC)
  • Guyana Energy Agency (GEA)
  • Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC)
  • National Drainage and Irrigation Authority
  • Guyana Fire Service
  • Minister of Housing and Water

Fees

• Water Supply Connection: $15,640 GYD 
• Letter of Compliance: $5,000 GYD 
• Correction to Customer’s Information: $2,500 GYD

Requirements – for sites/developments within the Georgetown Sewerage Area

• All arrears for the lot must be settled with the company
• Cadastral map (Survey Plan) of site
• Detailed Site plan is required in the case of the cadastral not being available. The detailed site plan MUST include:
  • The outlined lot for the proposed building with dimensions for all sides as well as the cardinal points.
  • The outline of the properties surrounding (minimum of two (2) buildings for corner lots and four (4) buildings for buildings in between lots) with their perimeter dimensions clearly stated.
  • The distances between the surrounding properties and the property in question
• Telephone Number of Applicant
• Site Plan
• Draftsman contact information
• All applicants must have an account with GWI.
• All empty plots of land (in the Georgetown Sewerage Area) require an investigation by GWI prior to payment for an application through the Single Window System. Requests for such can be made through GWI’s customer service department.

Application Processing Fee: $25,000 GYD

Requirements (involving the construction of a permanent structure along the foreshore and abutting the sea defence reserve)

• All required documents, including the cover letter, engineering drawings, property documents, cadastral plans etc. shall be submitted as electronic files, preferably in pdf format, and shall be legible.
• Application cover letter – The application should be submitted with a comprehensive cover letter which provides relevant background information on the arrangements for implementing the proposed works and envisaged operations and activities. The cover letter must be submitted in original, and shall be signed by the Applicant, or in the case or entities, an authorised representative
• The applicant should be the developer, or individual who will be legally responsible for compliance with the Board’s stipulated requirements. In the case of an organisation, institution or enterprise, the contact information for an authorised representative should be provided along with documentation establishing the legal status of the entity.
• Site Information: In cases where riparian access to the sea and river defence reserve and foreshore is being sought, detailed information shall be submitted to support ownership or legal access to the land proposed for development in conjunction with the proposed marine structures.
• Site Information: Where an agreement of sale for a waterfront property is submitted, the associated land transport or title and cadastral plan shall be provided.
• Site Information: Photographs of the proposed property and adjacent waterfront space, including the existing sea or river defence structure and foreshore conditions. Drone footage shall be provided if this can be facilitated.
• Approved Cadastral Plan of Project Site (Plan should be drawn to a specified scale and include adequate dimensions and annotations to facilitate easy verification of information)
• Site Elevation Data (provide detailed cross sections for topographic surveys or hydrographic surveys of the proposed site and river/ocean profile)
• Design Drawings for Proposed Structures
  (Plans, Elevations, Cross sections)
  N.B – Adequate information should be provided on the elevation of structures with respect to Georgetown Datum)
• Design Drawings for Proposed Sea or River Defence (Flood Protection) to be implemented by the Applicant e.g. timber revetment, steel sheet pile revetment, rock armour slope, geotextile tube etc.)
• Design Reports/Calculations for Proposed Structures and Flood Protection Works
• Construction Plan (include a detailed explanation of the construction methodology to be employed by the Applicant for the proposed project and flood protection works)
• Detailed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report (particular focus should be given to impacts on existing flood protection systems, coastal dynamics, shoreline and riverine erosion and accretion, mangrove, habitats etc.)
• Approvals from Other Agencies:-
  • MARAD – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Local Authority (RDC/NDC)
  • Guyana Lands and Surveys Commissions (GL&SC)
  • Fisheries Department
  • Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC)
  • Guyana Energy Agency (GEA)
  • Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC)
  • National Drainage and Irrigation Authority
  • Guyana Fire Service
  • CHPA – Georgetown M&CC
• Site Visits: Technical representatives of the Sea and River Defence Department will conduct a mandatory site visit to the proposed project site with the Applicant as part of the application review process. Additionally, approved applicants will be required to facilitate follow up monitoring site visits conducted by representatives of the Sea Defence Board.
• Processing Fee:
  A non-refundable fee of G$25,000 is required for the processing of applications. This fee should be pay via the Single Window Portal. Additionally, Applicants are required to finance all travel, accommodation and meals expenses for the Board’s technical representatives conducting site visits to remote project sites in hinterland locations.
• Application Review Considerations
  In its review of applications and decision making, the Board considers a number of factors in accordance with the provisions of the Sea Defence Act, the Sea and River Defence Sector Policy (2015) and related requirements, policies and laws relevant to other Government agencies. These include the following:
  • Impacts of the proposed development on the long-term functionality and resilience of the flood defence system.
  • Impacts of the proposed development of stakeholders, livelihoods, adjacent communities and the environment.
  • Whether the proposed development harmonises or conflicts with Government policy and planned future development.
  • Land use considerations
• Additional information required by the Board for processing of the application is listed in the
  respective sections of the form. Further information may be requested if the Sea Defence Board
  deems it necessary.
• No activity related to the proposed project is allowed to be carried within the limits of the sea defence reserve until a no objection has been granted by the Sea Defence Board. This can result in legal action against the Applicant by the Ministry of Public Works.
• In the case where the Board issues a no objection in respect of the application, the Applicant will be required to comply with all conditions outlined in the no objection document.
• If there are technical persons (e.g. architects, engineers, consultants, etc.) assisting in the completion of this application form, kindly provide contact information
• Please state the expected lifetime of the project.
• Please provide an estimated timeframe within which it is expected that the project will be implemented.

No fees attached

Requirements (Land Subdivision Applications)

• Land When Subdivided should not be less than 3053 sq. ft.

Requirements (Combination Applications)

• Copy of the plan of the Area clearly showing lots to be combined.
• Indication of reason(s) for waiver.
• Copy of Cadastral Plan (Survey Plan)
• Copy of Change of land use – Residential to Commercial from CHPA (Only if the request for waiver is to establish a business)

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Environmental Authorisation fees range from US$100 to more than US$ 3,100 per year, which is determined by EPA after screening. 

Requirements

• Identification of the Permit Applicant (National ID Card, Passport).
• Proof of Land Ownership (Transport, Lease or other Agreement with the land owner or occupier, or acknowledgement of Application for Lease of State Lands from the Guyana Lands & Surveys Commission)
• Outline Planning Permission from the Central Planning & Housing Authority.
• Map showing surrounding land uses, identification of receiving water(s) and the location of any existing or proposed intake and discharge structures and the location of any discharge.
• Site Plan showing the layout of the Operation.
• Project Description (summary).
• Business Registration/Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable).
• Any other information which the Agency may require under the Environmental Protection Act, 1996 or the Environmental Protection (Authorisation) Regulations, 2000.

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Requirements

• The location of the proposed site in relation to aerodromes within a 10 NM radius, preferably shown on a topographical map, and clearly showing the respective runway orientation
• The distance and bearing (True or Magnetic) of the proposed site from each aerodrome.
• WGS84 coordinates for the proposed site in degrees, minutes and seconds Latitude and Longitude.
• The elevation of the site above mean sea level.
• The height of the proposed structure above ground level;
• Other information as may be necessary, for example, landscaping details to enable the bird strike potential to be assessed.

No fees attached

Requirements

• Kindly see the following links for information regarding development of or near to historical sites:
• Guidelines for Preserving Heritage and Buildings, Sites and Areas of National Heritage Significance :
  • https://ntg.gov.gy/resource/guidelines-for-preserving-heritage-buildings-sites-and-areas-of-national-heritage-significance/
• Guidelines for Protection of Monuments and Sites:
  • https://ntg.gov.gy/resource/guidelines-for-protection-of-monuments-and-sites/

No fees attached

Requirements ( for applications for investment incentives)

• Business Plans (including phased list of capital items for concession)
• GRA and VAT Registration / TIN Certificate.
• Compliance – GRA Tax and NIS (for existing operations), proof of registration for new operations.
• Lease/Transport for the land (for project location)
• Expression of interest Form (completed online)
• Overseas Tax Returns (Overseas Investors)
• Copies of Identification / Bio Data page in a foreign passport (Overseas investors)
• Source of Funding Documents (Bank Statement, loan agreement, cash flow statement etc) Funding Type:
  • Details Required – Evidence that confirms the ability to finance the proposed Project;
  • Equity – Bank statement, evidence that equity in land or building owned will be used. Valuation, loan/financing arrangements, etc.;
  • Bank Loan – Copy of Loan / Letter of Credit Agreement.
  • Reinvestments of Profits – Evidenced from the Cash Flow Statement, copy of the most recent Statement of Accounts, and/or Tax Return.
  • Statement from the Investor that a given percentage of profits will be re-invested within a specific timeline.
  • Grant – Gov’t or other – Copy of approval and or disbursement.
  • A loan from a Friend – Loan Agreement and evidence of the friend’s ability to fund.
• Licenses I Permits:
  Some operations require Sector Specific Licenses/Permits as follows:
  • Mining (Prospecting or exploration of precious minerals, stones, laterite, etc.)

    • Prospecting License (GGMC)

    • EPA Permit

  •  Mining (Extraction of precious minerals, sand, loam, etc.)
    • Mining License/Permit (GGMC)

    • Mineral Agreement (GGMC) -if applicable

    • EPA Permit

  •  Mining (Quarry)
    • Quarry License (GGMC)
    • EPA Permit
  •  Energy (Petroleum exploration)
    • Petroleum License
    • Petroleum Agreement
    • EPA Permit
  •  Energy (Power generation):
    • EPA Permit
    • GEA no objection (conditional)
  •  Tourism:
    • EPA license
    • NDC Permit/CH&PA/Mayor and City Council Building Permit
    • Bill of Quantities for hotels
  •  Forestry:
    • State Forest Permit
    • EPA Permit
    • Sawmilling License
  •  Light Manufacturing:
    • EPA license
    • NDC Permit/CH&PA/Mayor and City Council Building Permit
    • Food and Drug Permit (where necessary)
• There are no special licenses that are required to commence operations in the ICT, Services, and Agriculture Sectors. However, an EPA license may be required where necessary.
• Where the importation of plants/seeds/animal material is required for operations, permits from the Ministry of Agriculture may become necessary as the need arises

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