The Pacific Community (SPC) implemented, in partnership with the European Union and the Republic of Kiribati’s government, two projects valued at €12M to improve population conditions in the Kiritimati Island, located on the Pacific Ocean.
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The Kiritimati Island Water Project at €4.94M aims to provide safe and sustainable drinking water to communities of Tennessee and London, two areas of Kiribati. It consists of the building of three new water galleries and includes twelve new solar submersible pumping systems, new solar chlorination systems, the installation of a 250,000 litre storage tank at London as well as a new Decca pipeline.
The Kiritimati Island Energy Sector Programme (KIESP) features two new power stations, a new solar facility and a high voltage network connecting the main population centers. It has the objective of providing improved access to affordable, reliable and clean energy.
Audrey Aumua, Deputy director-General at the international development organization, SPC explained: “The provision of safely managed drinking water and affordable and appropriate energy solutions are critical for human health and ensuring sustainable development, particularly for Kiritimati Island which experiences one of the most variable climates in the region.”
Both projects are funded by the EU and the government of New Zealand.
The completion is expected by the end of 2017.
