Navutoka water supply

The funding was approved by New Zealand High Commissioner, Tiffany Babington.

There are an increasing number of water issues in Navutoka which largely relate to poor water infrastructure and management.

The High Commission said the project aims to improve the health of children and youth through an improved water supply system and by educating youth and children in the community on how to use water wisely.

The total grant for the project was TOP $175,451 which includes a solar pump unit, a tank stand, a water tank, two fences surrounding two tanks stand location, repair works to two old tanks, foundation materials, pipe and fittings.

Ambassador Numata emphasized the significance of the project and its contribution to the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals but the necessity in ensuring the people of Navutoka have access to water and sanitation.