Water PNG

The source of the pollution is a manhole near the Ampo workshop, opposite Balob Teachers College in Lae.

Located around the area are homes, schools, clinics and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG headquarters.

Central Sogeri Holdings Ltd chairman, Arua Salesoge said landowners are currently on site at Rouna 2 Hydropower station, they have promised not to damage any assets belonging to PNG Power; and only want their demand met.

“The people will be camped here, they won’t move. But we assure that we will take ownership and will look after the properties like our own, because PNG power has been here for years. The workers and the safety of everyone is guaranteed. We won’t touch any equipment and assets. Our demand is pay the K15 million and we happily exit this area,” Salesoge said.

These are provided by the merged Water PNG Limited (Water PNG) throughout its service areas in the country.

Based on the submissions received on the Draft Report, which was released on 11th November 2022, the ICCC has now completed the pricing review.

The Final Report outlines the ICCC’s Final Determinations for the regulation of Water PNG’s water and sewerage services for the next five years, commencing 1st January, 2023.

The ICCC’s principal determination is that rates for water and sewerage services will continue to be regulated.

Water PNG made this known in response to a media report, on Tuesday 10th May, relating to claims of ‘extortion and blackmail’ made by the Moresby South MP.

“As a State-owned company, Water PNG Limited (WPNGL) is responsible for delivering safe water and sanitation services to the citizens of Papua New Guinea,” it said in a statement.

“We confirm that Port Moresby South villages and settlement communities owe Water PNG a total of K2,000,227.40 in outstanding water bills up to March 2022.

For this to proceed, the Eastern Highlands Provincial Government, Goroka District Development Authority, Goroka Urban Local Level Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Water PNG Ltd for further assessment. 

Under the MoU, Water PNG will conduct system audit and valuation assessment of the Goroka water supply and sewerage system to identify improvements and repair works required to upgrade the assets.

Minister for State Owned Enterprises, William Duma, commissioned the K20 million water project in Kundiawa recently. This moment was witnessed by the people from all six districts of the province.

Minister Duma was accompanied by Chimbu Governor, Michael Dua, Member for Kundiawa Gembogl, Willie Onglo, Acting Managing Director for Water PNG, Parko Karua and Water PNG board Chairman, Ambassador Aiwa Olmi.

Water PNG Board Director, Ambassador Aiwa Omli revealed this recently when officiating at the launch of Koiari Nagava new sporting uniforms.

He briefly announced that according to the new government policy the subsidiary would provide 20 percent ownership to Koiari landowners, 10 percent ownership to Central and 10 percent to NCD.

Member for Kundiawa-Gembogl William Onglo, Governor for Simbu Michael Bogai Dua, Minister for State Enterprises William Duma, Kumul Consolidated Holdings Managing Director Isikeli Taureka, stakeholder representatives and Water PNG officials, witnessed these milestone achievements.

Acting Managing Director for Water PNG Ltd Parkop Kurua said that the Bulolo project had two parts and the days signing event was to witness PART A of the water supply project.

Member for Kundiawa-Gembogl William Onglo, Governor for Chimbu Michael Bogai Dua, Minister for State Enterprises William Duma, Kumul Consolidated Holdings managing director, Isikeli Taureka stakeholder representatives and Water PNG officials, witnessed these milestone achievements.

Acting Managing Director for Water PNG Ltd, Parkop Kurua said the Bulolo project had two parts and the days signing event was to witness Part A of the water supply project.

Mr Samuel was accompanied by Water PNG Managing Director, Parkop Kurua and his executives.

This visit comes after Water PNG presented the technical report with design plans, scope of works and project cost to the Member's Office for the Water Supply Project for Ward 1 Areas of the electorate.  

The people of Moresby Northwest will provide the funds and Water PNG will roll out this vital water project for the Motu Koita villages in Moresby Northwest.