Several communities visited by President Irfaan Ali about a week ago have received water tanks in keeping with the President’s pledge to alleviate the challenges experienced by some communities during the extended dry season.
A total of 210 water tanks have been delivered to those communities. One hundred water tanks were delivered to the Mines to be distributed to Old England-Siberia, Three Friends, Coomacka Mines, Notting-hamshire, and Maria Elizabeth, a release from the Ministry of Public Works said.
Another 40 water tanks were sent to Ituni, 50 to #58 Miles, Mabura, 15 to #47 Miles, and five to #37 Miles.
Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, who is also the Political Representative for Region 10, on Friday last delivered the final 10 water tanks for families at Coomaka Mines.
Edghill had said that the issue of no access to water during the dry season was raised several times during the President’s visit, and the commitment was made that before the end of the week, the tanks would be distributed.
Edghill said when contacted, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, responded swiftly, and through GWI the tanks were procured.
The Minister added that logistics was also an important part of the equation, and thanked Councilor Sancha Halley for the support given in this area.
