The ground breaking ceremony for the Mabil Ha village water supply system in Toledo was held over the weekend.
It's unique because residents will soon have access to a reliable and safe water supply within the village with the help of solar power. Here are the highlights from the launch ceremony.
Carlos Tun, Executive Director, SIF
"The sub project will provide for the construction of a production Well and a reinforced concrete pump house to supply ground water. This pumping station equipped with two five thousand gallons storage tanks will be powered by a solar system ensuring sustainability and efficiency. Additionally a stand by generator will be available to provide supplementary power when necessary. The installation of over 17,000 feet of four inch and two inch pipes will form the backbone of this system along with 54 service connections to provide water to the school residents and churches. This infrastructure will transform the way water is obtained in Mabil Ha ensuring that every corner of the village is adequately served. But this project goes beyond just providing water. We understand that proper sanitation and hygiene practices are crucial for the health and well being of the community. Therefore this sub project will address sanitation issues through the water and sanitation and hygiene wash training program. This program will provide essential education on water sanitation and hygiene to teachers and members of the community. It also provides basic training for the village water board and village leaders in the management and operations of the new water system. The Wash Program will empower our community with the knowledge and skills to maintain the water supply system effectively."
Jose Salam, Chairman, Mabil Ha
"Water is an essential source of life and it has been 38 years that I have been living in this community and our life desire was to have a potable drinking water. Implemented in our community. I know that this will have a significant positive impact on the livelihood of our villagers. This is a number one step forward in the development of our community. Even though we have other important needs to the development of the community but we choose water because it is the second oxygen and we breathe and this is the main priority of living. Various administration has passed but they were not able to react to our cry. Therefore I take this opportunity to thank the Hon Briceno and his administration for acknowledging and taking into consideration the harsh reality of challenges we have faced in this rural community of the Toledo West."
