The implementation of the project continues to make huge progress. John Nell from Trunz Sustainable Water Systems Australia was in the Solomon Islands for 10 days in March and of course also in Gizo. Thanks to the fact that Des Soares was in Honiara at the same time, he was able to set up everything essential with John. I’m too far away for that.
The system TWM1 will be installed in the new hospital – details about the system you can read here TWM1
In order for the system to be used reasonably, 4-5 water pipes with the corresponding taps are connected to the system. This way, hospital staff, patients, relatives and also the residents of Gizo can get pure, clean drinking water.
In the basement of the hospital is a very large room where several, so-called water bubbles with a total capacity of 1 million liters of water will be installed. These “bubbles” can supply the hospital with fresh water – via the TWM1 device – for 10 days in an emergency situation.
Another step is that around the hospital water tanks with a capacity of 20,000 L are filled with water from the hospital kitchen, and then also get pure drinking water through the device.
There is also 1 fresh water source with a water pipe but no tap at the prison, which is right next to the old hospital. Without a tap, the spring water now just flows into the sea. With a tank that collects the water, even the village can be supplied with fresh water.
An example of how it was solved in another place. To the left of the orange water tank is the TWM1 unit. A water tank at the right edge of the picture.
On March 11, 2016, John Nell wrote in an email that the TWM1 plant can be commissioned in mid to late April 2016 at the latest.
1. a suitable place for the TWM1 system could be found on the first floor of the hospital
2. stainless steel faucets and pipes are currently being manufactured at a local company. John Nell will take these to Gizo in April.
3. the TWM1 plant will be sent by air to Honiara in April and then by ship to Gizo.
4. the TWM1 system will be installed and commissioned in mid – to late April.
On 04.04.2016 Mrs. Andrea Trunz wrote in a mail that the schedule can be kept for the most part.
(…)John informed me that he will get the info / order out to us early next week. My colleague in the office will then follow up on the settlement and keep me informed.
On the same day(night of 4/5/2016 ) I received an email from John Nell defining the next goals so I can adjust the schedule:
1. stainless water basins and faucets for the plant are completed.
2. the Trunz plant incl. the necessary accessories will be sent to Honiara by air freight in the coming weeks
3. the goal is to have the plant in operation at the beginning of May