Several families from Vaisigano 1 District in Savaii will receive 12 new 3000 liter
water tanks. These water tanks have been provided by the German Embassy in
Wellington with the support of the German Consuls Office here in Samoa. The
water tanks will be distributed amongst the villages of Asau, Auala and Vaisala.
The new German Consul to Samoa Afoa Stefan Szegedi stated that this project
is a partnership between Germany and the Fono Favae Vaisigano 1. “The
German Embassy in Wellington provided the 12 water tanks, while the Fono
Faavae Vaisigano 1 provided the transportation from Apia to Savaii and the
installation costs of these water tanks in the respective villages”.
Afoa added “The villages of Asau, Auala and Vaisala are in an area which has
the lowest average rainfall in Samoa. As the saying goes ‘Water is Life’, it is
vital that the correct infrastructure is in place to ensure the people in these
villages continue to have access to water”.
Member of Parliament for Vaisigano 1 and Associte Minster Niuava Eti
Leatiogie Malolo expressed the benefits of the water tanks to the district.
“Water tanks can store rainwater during the wet season, ensuring that there is
a reliable water supply during drier months. This reduces dependence on
boreholes and helps mitigate the effects of climate variability”.
Malolo also added “Investing in water tanks can significantly enhance water
security in Vaisigano 1 district, providing a practical solution to the challenges
posed by climate change and geological conditions”.
To celebrate the successful conclusion of this partnership project, a ceremony
was held at Auala in Savaii. In attendance at the ceremony was the Honorable
Associate Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure and Member of
Parliament for Vaisigano 1 Niuava Eti Leatiogie Malolo. German Consul to
Samoa Afoa Stefan Szegedi, representatives from the various villages in
Vaisigano 1 District were also in attendance at the ceremony.
For more information please contact Afoa Stefan Szegedi German Consul to
Samoa at 7512730.