Shabait.com (Asmara)
25 March 2008
Nacfa — The implementation of a potable water supply project in the Anqer administrative area, Nacfa sub-zone, at a cost of 1.5 million Nakfa has been finalized and is already providing services.
The project includes the construction of two water distribution stations, a pond with a capacity of holding 45 cubic meters and the digging of a well, as well as the installation of 300 meter-long water pipelines and a solar generator.
The Head of Infrastructure Development Department in the Northern Red Sea region, Mr. Mussie Misgina, who inaugurated the project, called on the local inhabitants to make good use of the new facility.
The Administrator of the sub-zone, Mr. Idris Ali Sheker, pointed out on his part that the Government is doing its level best to promote social services in remote areas of the country. He further expressed appreciation to members of the Defense Force for their active participation in the undertaking.
Reports indicated that the inhabitants of 8 villages namely Liwa, Agdiaba, Rahya, Tirhmet, Dawie, Tikse, Mihdaq and Osa'et, would now have easy access to potable water supply thanks to the newly implemented project. Previously, they used to travel long distances to fetch unsafe water, the reports added.
Anqer is located 35 km north of Nacfa town.
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