BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Aligegeo provincial secondary school in Auki, Malaita province raises complaint on disturbances caused by CCECC’s encampment near the school.
CCECC is the contractor to implement the Auki tar-sealing project and its encampment near Aligegeo has reported to have generated water shortage and other environment impact on the school.
A recent facebook post by one of the senior staffs Aligegeo school tended to portray CCECC’s lack of consultation with the school on the used of school resources.
“Since mobilizing for the Auki tar-sealing project, the CCECC has established its camp at Aligegeo Secondary School, raising concerns about water shortages, environmental impact, and lack of consultation.
“The company connected to the school water system, using pump that have significantly reduced supply for students and staff.
“Additionally, serious excavation work was carried out without the school administration’s knowledge, creating muddy and unsafe conditions for students.
“There are also unanswered questions about waste water management and environmental monitoring.
“This situation highlights the need for proper planning, consultation and oversight to prevent unnecessary disruptions to schools and communities,” it said.
Commenting on the post, former school principal of Aligegeo, Mr Alick Bebesia said the issue is not really a big deal.
He said it is just a temporary work and soon the project will transform Auki Road to an international world standard and facelift to the school.
Babesia also set-straight allegation raised stating that CCECC have used water pump to take much of water from the school water source isn’t true.
“They don’t disturb the water pipe and the 3 main water pipe linings leading to the staff houses and student’s usages as mentioned.
“There is also no experienced of water shortage as well. A misleading information.
“The truth is that they connected their pipe to the 1 half inch pipe line that leads to the single water tank in front of the boy’s dormitory.
“They used 15mm pipe line which also connect to the tank located in their area.
“Actually, the water in their tank is what was pumped by electric pump for their usage,” he said.
Babesia reiterated CCECC’s encampment near Aligegeo school as temporary, and they are there to implement the Auki tar-seal project, where Aligegeo school will greatly benefit of it.
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