POTABLE WATER SYSTEM LEVEL II PROJECTS AT BARANGAY ALIPAO AND PONGTUD SUCCESSFUL TURNED OVER

By: Edipolo A. Mosquito, Jr.
MPDC

Last June 19, 2009, blessing and turn-over activities of the two newly completed DAR/IFAD-NMCIREMP Potable Water System Level II had been successful.

In the morning of June 19, the Alipao potable water system level II was turned over to Alipao Potable Water and Sanitation Association (APOWASA) then, in the afternoon of the same day, the Pongtud Potable Water System Level II was again turned over to Pongtud Water and Sanitation Association (PWSA), being the end-users of the project. Project cost of Alipao PWS is Php 1.5 million, breakdown into: DAR/IFAD-NMCIREMP funds in the amount of Php 1,125,000.00 and LGU Equity in the amount of Php 375,000.00 while Pongtud PWS project cost is Php 3,883,310.80, breakdown into: DAR/IFAD-NMCIREMP funds in the amount of Php 2,824,649.40 and LGU Equity in the amount of Php 1,058,661.40. These projects were implemented to respond to the clamor of the residents for a clean and safe drinking water. Total beneficiaries of these 2 projects totaled to 644 households.

The program were attended by Regional M & E Officer of DAR/IFAD-NMCIREMP Butuan City Mr. Edgardo Soriano together with 2 staffs, Mr. Antonieto M. Charcos, Provincial Project Coordinator, DAR/IFAD-NMCIREMP of Surigao del Norte, Municipal Officials of LGU Alegria headed by Hon. Mayor Dominador G. Esma, Jr., Barangay Officials ,BAWASA officers and the general public. Blessings of these facilities was officiated by Rev. Fr. Nick B. Penados. ♥