BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Australia through its Solomon Islands Australia Community Partnership Program (SI-ACPP) continues to support Solomon Islands with essential livelihood projects that touch the life of people in rural areas.
Recently, the SI-ACPP has funded communities in ward 29 of Central Kwara’ae constituency with two major water projects that will help thousands of people living in both the highland and coastal areas of the ward.
In a statement from Malaita Issues, the first project is a water tank and will be received by Mamalade, Aisiko, Gwairiagalu and Abetaba’a in the highlands of ward 29.
“These communities have struggled for years to get enough water, especially during dry season. The new tanks will help families collect and store rainwater; making daily life easier and help reduce water related diseases,” it said.
The statement said the second project is the Afetafa Community Water Supply Project. The project will see piping of a water system from Afetafa to Arabala.
The system will bring clean and safe water to both communities along the coast, where access to fresh water has also been a major problem.
These projects are a big step forward for Ward 29. They show how help from outside can work hand in hand with local efforts to improve lives.
Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 29, Philip Kwato’o acknowledged the Australian Government for their support.
“This is a proud moment for our people,” said Kwato’o. “Clean water is one of our biggest needs. We are thankful that both of our projects were approved.”
He also reminded the communities that the projects will only succeed with local support and hard work.
“This is a partnership. The people must take part – through their labour and their time. We all have a role to play in making sure these projects are a success,” he said.
The award night for the projects was held last month and attended by MPA Kwato’o and MP for Central Kwara’ae constituency, Ricky Fuo’o.
The success of the water projects shows the power of teamwork, when international support and local efforts come together. For the people of Ward 29, clean water means more than convenience. It means better health, more dignity and a new beginning.
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