By Chisomo Kambandanga

Nkhata Bay, August 11, Mana: Over 1000 households in Nkhata Bay South East Constituency are expected to have access to potable water once Constituency Development Fund (CDF) sponsored Chaulandi Water Supply Project is completed.

The K27 million worth project will supply piped water to Chaulandi Primary School and surrounding communities.

In an interview on Saturday, after launching the project at Chikhumbi Village, Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, Noah Chimpeni said the project was a response to communities’ request to have access to potable water.

"Community members mobilized themselves and demanded piped water which is safe for consumption so that they are not at risk of water borne diseases such as Cholera,” he said.

Acting Director of Public Works   for Nkhata Bay District Council, George Gopani said the project was crucial as it would improve access to safe and clean water to people as aligned in Sustainable Development Goal number six.

"Apart from connecting piped water to the school, there will be a communal water point at every kilometer so that the project benefits a wider audience for improved public health in the district," he said,’

Gopani pledged that the Council would ensure that the project was completed within stipulated timeframe of 40 days.

A community member, Rhoda Chirwa, 60 from Group Village Head Chikhumbi applauded government through the legislature for the project.

"We are happy with this project because it is the solution to our health and water related problems," she added.