Sh3b water project launched in Lira

Feb 10, 2009

THE Global Water Initiative has launched a $1,920,000 (about sh3.4b) project to improve access to safe water and hygiene in Lira district

THE Global Water Initiative has launched a $1,920,000 (about sh3.4b) project to improve access to safe water and hygiene in Lira district, reports Patrick Okino.

The three-year investment, launched at Pauline Hotel on Thursday, will be implemented in Olilim and Orum sub-counties.

Robert Kizito Ojok, the national programme coordinator, said Catholic Relief Services, CARE International and Action Against Hunger implemented the plan.

Ojok said they had constructed 28 boreholes and dug wells.

Franco Ojur, the district LC5 chairman, who officiated at the function commended the organisation for the development, saying it would address the missing gap in the water sector.

He said 20 water points in the district had been destroyed and needed be repaired.

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