Huon Gulf District Development Authority

Houses and schools were submerged by the early hours of Saturday (May 18^th) morning after a heavy downpour that started the previous night.

Food gardens and water sources are underwater while those affected have moved to higher ground.

Male students had turned the ablution facilities into temporary bedrooms following the burning down of two male dormitories in 2021.

After seeing an article on the situation, Chief Ombudsman, Richard Pagen, met with the Morobe Provincial Government and administration in late 2022 and directed them to resolve the situation.

Speaking during the OC’s second visit to Salamaua Provincial High on Friday, April 14th, Morobe Provincial Administrator, Max Brutan, said though he had only taken office in October 2022, the responsibility fell on him to source funding.