Patience Water Project To Benefit Over 1, 700 Consumers

The Patience Water Supply Redevelopment Project aims to improve access to clean and reliable water to the communities of St. Marie, Patience, Lombard, La Haut, Mon Repos, Wenn Development, Mamiku, Praslin, La Pointe and Malgretoute, delivering the essentials of both quality of life and diverse economic possibilities to the targeted areas. A sod-turning ceremony was recently held where Parliamentary Representative for Micoud (north) and newly-appointed Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Crime Prevention and Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Jeremiah Norbert, shed light on the continued struggles that have been faced by residents. “The same water supply that existed when I was young is still in existence today and the challenges remain the same. The importance of this project cannot be overstated. Sometimes we go weeks without water and we all know the absence of a constant water supply can affect every aspect of society, from households, to the functioning of schools, to healthcare for elderly citizens. Within the community, not everyone can afford to have water storage tanks, so we really rely on the constant supply of water from WASCO.” Chief Executive Officer of WASCO, Mrs. Zilta George-Leslie, gave some insight into the challenges faced by...