The people of Gunangi in Suai LLG in the Sinesine-Yongomugl District of Simbu have received financial support for their mini hydro power project.
A joint of funding K450,000 from the Sinesine-Yongomugl District Development Authority and Simbu Provincial Government was presented to the Community Project Team recently.
That is K350,000 from SSY DDA and K100,000 from Simbu Provincial Government.
The local communities contributed money to fund the hydro power project which began last year, however, despite their efforts, funding still fell short, affecting the progress of the project.
Sinesine-Yongomugl MP and Petroleum Minister, Kerenga Kua said the funding will help complete the first phase of the project.
Kua said such community driven initiatives will be supported for people, including schools and health facilities to benefit from.
The financial support from the provincial government through the leadership of Governor Michael Dua will help purchase another turbine for the hydro project.
The Chairman of the Perige Suai Hydro project thanked both the DDA and Simbu Provincial Government for their support toward the project.
In expressing his gratitude, the chairman said this will bring to the communities of Suai especially Gunangi the service of electricity after years of living in the dark.
He said government institutions like Suai High school, primary school and health services in remote Gunangi will become more improved with proper electricity supply.
More than 10,000 people will have access to electricity once the project is completed.
The mini power project initiative proves the people’s intent to improve their community standards and living conditions.
Now, they aim to put the funding to good use, complete the project and deliver it before July this year.
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