BY BEN BILUA
GIZO

Ward 15 in Western Province has launched six new community projects that aim to improve basic services and infrastructure across several villages.

Speaking to Island Sun, Ward Member, Palin Veo said most of the projects have already been handed over to the respective communities, while others were handed over this week.

The projects as mentioned are;

-A market house for Lodumaho Community

-Sanitation project for Baeroko Community

-Street light project for Kindu Community

-Street light project for Tabaka

-Brick-wall project for Kekehe Community

-Water pump project for Tuguivili Community

Veo stressed that the initiatives were made possible through the 2024–2025 Ward Development Grant, where each ward was allocated SBD $100,000.

He said the projects were carefully selected by the Ward Development Committee of Ward 15, which was formed to identify community priorities and ensure funding is directed towards projects with wide-reaching benefits.

Veo mentioned that the committee was instrumental in identifying areas where small infrastructure could make a big difference in the daily lives of residents.

He added that while the current batch of projects marks a significant milestone, several other proposals are still in the pipeline but remain on hold due to funding limitations.

“We have many more plans that are yet to be rolled out. Unfortunately, funding is not enough to cover all the proposals. We hope to secure more support in the near future,” Veo said.

Communities have welcomed the developments, which are expected to improve access to clean water, enhance market spaces for local produce, and contribute to safer and cleaner living environments.

The rollout highlights the importance of grassroots planning and effective use of limited government funds to address local needs.

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