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PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Sustainable water resource assessment and protection of the fragile Neiafu Groundwater Resources
through:
A. Mitigation of threats from contaminants;
B. On-the-ground protection; and
C. Development of a Water Resource Management Plan
Top 3 Project Results
1. A 60% increase in community engagement in water management in Neiafu reflects the focus of this
project on the community solving local water and sanitation challenges
2. The first assessment of sustainable yields from the Neiafu aquifer may ensure the long-term
sustainability of an aquifer that has seen increasing salinisation due to over-pumping
3. The provision of infrastructure and services to meet community-led directions on providing the
5,000 Neiafu residents with access to sustainable sanitation
