BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
Leo Creek Community in East Honiara has officially opened two new boreholes that will provide clean and safe water for local families.
The project, completed through a partnership between Panatina Ward 12 Councillor Lydia Yeo and the community was launched during a ceremony on Monday this week at Leo Creek, a statement by the Honiara City Council (HCC) on Monday said.
Ms Yeo said access to clean water is important, especially for societies that have struggled for years without a reliable source.
She noted that while the project may seem small compared to larger developments, it will make a big difference in daily life.
The two-borehole projects cost around $10,000.
Councillor Yeo explained that while the water is suitable for washing, residents should boil it before drinking to ensure safety.
Community members expressed gratitude saying they had waited many years for this development.
For more than two decades, families especially women and children had to walk long distances to fetch water, HCC said.
Residents said the new boreholes will ease daily burdens and improve health and living conditions in Leo Creek.
Photo credit: HCC
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