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DATE \@ "dddd, d MMMM yyyy" Friday, 22 March 2019Media ReleaseThousands of people on Tanna gain better access to quality water as Australia and Vanuatu celebrate World Water Day On Friday 22 March in Tanna, to mark World Water Day, the Australian High Commissioner Jenny Da Rin officially handed over the 70 million-vatu Isangel Water Project to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Alfred Maoh. In addition, 18 hand and electric water pumps were installed at schools and in communities in the West Tanna Area Council. Funded by the Australian Government and implemented by the Vanuatu Government under the Tropical Cyclone Pam Recovery Program, these water projects will provide thousands of people with easy access to drinkable water.“Access to a reliable supply of clean water is of critical importance for communities, and that’s why Australia supported this work” said Australian High Commissioner Jenny Da Rin.“With Australia’s help more people in Vanuatu now have access to safe and secure water supply. This contributes to making our communities healthier and making life easier for ni-Vanuatu children and women who are usually responsible for carrying water to the home,” said Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Alfred Maoh.The Isangel Water supply was contaminated during TC Pam. Its relocation and a new pump system is now providing better quality water, 24 hours a day, to the people and communities in Isangel. It is also connected to Lenakel Hospital, which treats around 17,000 patients each year. Before the relocation, water was only available for a few hours each day. The system will be managed by the Department of Water Resources.The Tropical Cyclone Pam Recovery Program to date has funded the installation of 81 water systems in four provinces. To know the latest about Australia in Vanuatu please follow us on:Web | Facebook | Twitter Media Contact:Liz HarrisPublic Affairs Officer Australian High CommissionEmail: Elizabeth.Harris@.auTel: 22777 (extension 171) or Mob: 7776386 ................
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