For the villagers of Dromuninuku in Naweni, Cakaudrove, access to clean and reliable water is no longer a daily struggle following the commissioning of their refurbished water supply system.
The $22,000 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project upgrades two water sources, significantly improving access to clean water and easing the challenges faced by families, particularly during prolonged dry spells.
68-year-old village elder Jope Dame says the project signals brighter days ahead.
He says water is a major part of daily life and that the upgraded system will have a significant impact on the village, adding that villagers will no longer have to rely solely on rainwater.
Meresiana Dimaiqalau, a mother, expressed her joy, saying the improvement will greatly benefit their daily lives and the welfare of their families.
She says women in the village previously faced many difficulties during prolonged dry periods in carrying out household duties, but those hardships will now be a thing of the past.
While commissioning the project, Minister for Health and Medical Services Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu highlighted that it forms part of several WASH initiatives being implemented by the Ministry across the country.
He says his tour of the Northern Division this week has focused on projects scheduled and planned for commissioning this year.
The refurbished water system now stands as a vital development for Dromuninuku, promising improved health, convenience and resilience for the community.
