Swamps continue to flood the Malalaua Station all year round, affecting residents there.
A senior public servant, who did not want to be named, expressed his dissatisfaction and frustration over the lack of proper drainage for the sub district of Kerema. He believes this is the main reason why Malalaua is always flooded during wet season.
“Most of the houses were built during the colonial era and have low posts so flood water usually enters when it’s a very heavy rain,” he stated.
“Malalaua is the gateway to the Gulf Province and just by first impression, it looks like a typical village.”
The station is covered by overgrown grass and even the District Headquarters gets flooded, claimed the resident.
Malalaua Station was an iconic post back in the colonial era, says the resident.
