Water Rationing

“We have come to normal production because the dam is building up and we are closely monitoring the usage of water in the city,” said Eda Ranu chief operating officer Dr Fifaia Matainaho.

He told Loop PNG that the state-owned water supplier will monitor the dam level because of the approaching dry season.    

Late last month, Eda Ranu managing director Henry Mokono announced that the uplifting will be trialed for two months and changes will be made depending on the Sirinumu dam water level.

Eda Ranu chief executive officer Henry Mokono revealed this during a media conference this morning.

“With the improvement at the dam level, our water rationing will be uplifted as of today and normal (water) supply will continue in Port Moresby. 

“Normal water will be restored to everyone on 24 hours basis.”

Mokono said the state owned water supplier will uplift the water rationing for two months as a trial and changes will be made depending on the weather pattern and dam water level.

All public schools in the country started classes on Monday.

Eda Ranu General Manager, Commercial Services, Paul Gore told Loop PNG that the timing on water cuts to each part of the city is enough.    

 “Most of the suburbs are receiving 18 hours of water meaning schools will have enough water during school hours.

He advised schools to follow Eda Ranu’s water rationing schedule to avoid sending students home.

“In a situation where we have to restrict water in a day, the school has no choice but to cut short teaching hours”

December has brought rain to Central Province and Port Moresby but a good supply is needed to help the only source of water and hydro-electricity for the city.   

“It depends on how long the rain will take to come. Naturally when you look at the ground condition there are so many cracks  in the ground and if the rain comes in the first and second day, you will not expect any fill up in the dam,” said John Yanis, PNG Power acting chief executive officer.

The water level as of last week stood  at 114 million cubic metres, 34 percent of the dam’s capacity when full.