The Government of Japan has provided an improved and more reliable water supply
system for a population of close to 2,300 with 200 households, including a College and
Primary School in Salailua, Savai’i.
His Excellency, Mr. SENTA Keisuke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Japan to Samoa, took part in a handover ceremony of the project held earlier today (18
August), which was also attended by the Hon. Minister of Finance and Member of
Parliament for Palauli No.1 constituency, Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo, the project
committee and the Salailua community.
The project was funded through a grant of up to USD167,140 (SAT437,539.29) under
Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP).
The village water committee sought Japan’s assistance in 2022 which addressed a crucial
challenge faced by the village-the inadequate water supply from their existing storage
system impacting the daily lives and livelihoods of its residents.
With the aim to alleviate this critical issue, Japan was able to support the project
committee with their efforts to secure a 520kl storage tank imported from Australia along
with its installation. The support was also extended to comprehensive foundation work,
connecting the new storage tank seamlessly with the existing tank to ensure efficient
water flow and distribution.
Japan is committed to supporting the efforts of the people and the Government of Samoa
to ensure Human Security and continue to enrich the existing warm and close relations
between the Governments and the Peoples of Japan and Samoa.