The Papa Lealea village situated a few kilometers from the PNG LNG site after two decades will finally receive a long awaited basic service of water supply.
The water supply, an Initiative of the provincial government will be implemented later today.
This follows the ground breaking ceremony in March this year.
Present at the launching ceremony will be dignitaries, including Member for Kairuku Hiri, Peter Iso Aimo, and representatives from the Governor’s office and Water PNG, including CEO and Managing Director, Raka Taviri.
Taviri said water supply is a most important basic need.
He also highlighted some of statistics including the effect of climate change and its impact.
For the launch, initially the water supply will be free for 17 days after which charges will apply.
An agreement is also anticipated to be signed between the government and Water PNG.
Council members from both Papa and Lelea acknowledged the initiative and said it was a burden loosened up for the villagers.