NEW CALEDONIA TO HOST ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO (From the Secretariat) PWWC and Expo 2018 dates are confirmed! To be hosted in Noumea, New Caledonia this year, PWWC 2018 is set to be held 6-10th August, at the Pacific Community (SPC) Headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia. We are grateful for the early groundwork preparations by our host utility Calédonienne des Eaux. Guided by an overarching theme of “Innovative Solutions for our Islands”, the annual conference and Expo this year will bring together the PWWA members, leaders and professionals in the public and private sector from around the Pacific, development partners in the sector to share experiences, solutions, innovations “in shaping a high performing and sustainable Pacific water and wastewater sector”. This is particularly important in the context of the Pacific with emerging water quality issues, its increasing risks and vulnerabilities and the various barriers hindering the realisation of sustainable management. It is anticipated that with the success of last year’s conference in Apia that a similar number of participants participate this year in Noumea. Discussions between the organizers and host country continue as part of the preparations. Registration and other information on the conference are on the website now and we will continue to post information as they become ready. For further information please email info@pwwa.ws or visit the PWWA website at www.pwwa.ws. Reducing our Carbon Footprint: Halgan AWTS 60000 in Samoa Halgan Pty Ltd, one of our Allied members recently commissioned an environmentally friendly treatment plant for one of Samoa’s new high end tourism properties. The Return to Paradise Resort at Lefaga, Samoa has recently acquired a Halgan AWTS60000 for treating wastewater coming from villas calculated to be from showers, sinks and toilets used by a maximum of 125 people. The
SAMOA WATER AUTHORITY – SAMOA MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SAMOA WATER AUTHORITY EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR CYCLONE REHABILITATION EFFORTS Cyclone Gita left as quickly as she came and left us reeling with the aftermath. From the minute the last of the gusts and rains subsided I witnessed first-hand the commitment, eagerness and tireless efforts SWA commenced with its response to get our systems back up and running. This massive effort and coordination spearheaded by the management of SWA, showed that in times that our beloved country needs us, we are steadfast and unwavering in our commitment to service. With much gratitude I acknowledge your dedicated and tireless efforts over the week. We worked in unity to overcome the challenges in front of us to serve our country. It showed the strength of character within the Authority. For this and much more I express my sincere appreciation. I extend my gratitude to your families for their prayers, support and understanding as we pledged ourselves to serving our community. May the warmth of our Lord be upon you and your families. I urge you all to continue to employ this commitment in our everyday operations. Your outstanding efforts saw our customers have access to clean and safe water within 24 hours after a devastating storm. That shows what we can achieve for Samoa when we work together and have a common cause. Source: GALALA Newsletter (Samoa Water Authority, SAMOA) LEPALE A STEP CLOSER TO RECEIVING WATER Source: GALALA Newsletter (Samoa Water Authority, SAMOA)