Your Government has strengthened its support for vulnerable communities with the commissioning of the Waiqaliqali Settlement Borehole Project in Maro, Sigatoka, delivering clean, safe and reliable water to families who have long faced water challenges.
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Hon. Charan Jeath Singh, officially commissioned the project, reaffirming Government’s commitment to improving essential services and uplifting living standards in informal and rural settlements.
For the first time, 10 families in Waiqaliqali Settlement now have direct access to safe drinking water. Previously, residents depended on untreated wells and endured frequent shortages, creating health risks and daily hardship.
“Access to clean water is a basic human need, and this project reflects Government’s determination to address real issues faced by communities on the ground,” Minister Singh said.
The Ministry invested $16,788 to construct the borehole and connect water piping directly to households. The project also marks the first pilot initiative under the Ministry’s Community Engagement Programme, highlighting Government’s people-centred approach to development.
“This is about listening to communities and responding with practical solutions that improve health, dignity and quality of life,” Minister Singh added.
Community members have welcomed the project, with resident Mr Tara Singh sharing that families previously transported water using bullock carts, drums and wheelbarrows. The new borehole has now eased that burden and provided peace of mind for households.
The Waiqaliqali Borehole Project demonstrates the Coalition Government’s ongoing commitment to inclusive development, ensuring that no community is left behind and that essential services reach those who need them most.