Clean water for Waiqaliqali settlement
The Waiqaliqali Settlement Borehole Project provides clean drinking water to families in Sigatoka, Fiji, for the first time.Summary
Families in the Waiqaliqali settlement in Maro village, Sigatoka, now have access to clean drinking water thanks to the newly commissioned Waiqaliqali Settlement Borehole Project. Previously, residents relied on untreated wells and faced frequent water shortages, leading to health risks and daily difficulties. The project, funded with $16,788 from the Ministry, delivers clean, safe, and reliable water directly to households. Public Enterprises Minister Charan Jeath Singh emphasized the government’s commitment to improving essential services and living standards in rural settlements, stating that access to clean water is a “basic human need.” Resident Tara Singh highlighted the significant improvement in quality of life, noting that families previously transported water using bullock carts, drums, and wheelbarrows – a burden now eased by the new borehole.
(Source：Fbc News)