J. Ebenezer Daygbor
24 July 2006
After years of no pipe-born water as a result damages done to the nation's water system all is said to be set for Central Monrovia and other surroundings to get water tomorrow. The Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has reportedly completed repair works on the damaged facilities and is set to pump water to parts of central Monrovia.
LWSC Managing Director N. Hunbu Tulay told reporters over the weekend that the corporation is expected to pump 3 million gallons of water to Monrovia, Sinkor and Paynesville, respectively on a daily basis, beginning tomorrow.
According to him not all parts of the capital will get water at once, but they have selected eight areas under what is termed "Stand Points." The selected areas include, Central Monrovia, Mechlin Street, Lynch street (opposite Public Works Ministry), Center Street, and Broad Street. For Sinkor is 12th Street, Fiamah and 24th street, as well as some parts of Congo Town, Paynesville, Joe Bar, among other areas.
According to him, the rest of the city and communities will be connected gradually, adding the entire city will be connected at December this year.
Mr. Tulay said that the government of Liberia has provided US$450,000 while his agency made US$75,000 to accomplish the restoration of water project.
According to him, the European Union has provided two road line pumps which are presently being used by the LWSC management.
Meanwhile, the President of Liberia, Madam Ellen Johnson is expected to do the official opening of the pump tomorrow.
For the past years, residents of central Monrovia and parts adjacent have been living on water provided by UN agencies.
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