9 Jun 2006

Work to begin soon on Tonga water project

9:53 am on 9 June 2006

Final discussions are being held in Tonga on the water development project in 'Eua, under New Zealand aid.

Various meetings are being held in villages throughout the island, focusing on the final aspects of the project.

The project consists of many phases where water will be pumped from the source, building of cement tanks and the installation of water meters.

Work is expected to begin in July and run for ten months.