People living in the settlements of Port Moresby Northeast will soon have access to clean drinking water and sanitation.
The water supply project will cover Manuti, ATS, Bushwara, Parea and Eight-Mile settlements.
This was made possible by the MP for Moresby Northeast electorate John Kaupa, who presented a K1 million cheque to the Minister for Public Enterprises and State Investments William Duma on behalf of Eda Ranu in Port Moresby yesterday.
Mr Kaupa, who is Minister for Housing and Urbanisation, said dealing with water supply for the settlements is very problematic because Eda Ranu has system pipes for the urban areas.
He said his electoral officers have worked closely with Eda Ranu, and after many feasibility studies, have come up with the best working plan for water supply in all settlements in the electorate.
“Eda Ranu will work with my DDA team to bring water into the settlements for everyone.
Without electricity and other necessities people can still live and survive on water,” Mr Kaupa said.
“This K1 million is for Eda Ranu to upgrade the water system in my electorate and is the first payment from the district services improvement program (DSIP) funds.” He said he made a commitment of K2m and NCD Governor Powes Parkop has also allocated K2m, bringing the total to K4 million for water supply.
Mr Kaupa also presented a K350,000 cheque to Eda Ranu as minister responsible for housing, for the completion for water supply to the Duran farm housing project.