Community assessment: How the project team learned about the community’s needs
Rotarians from the District recognised project World of Difference (WOD) which involves several clubs in District 9800 were engaged in the fundraising and planning for this project in conjunction with the International Service Committee of Rotary Central Melbourne.
The project was overseen by Darrel Steer, principle of CCWT, a member of the Rotary Melbourne Passport club and of the WOD committee.
Since March 2020 villagers who form the team who construct the toilets and dig the wells have been continuing the Project under the supervision of one member who is fluent in English and regularly communicates with Darrel Steer via Facetime.
Project impact: How the project will help the community after the project ends
Once all villagers have toilets and water bores it is planned to continue the Project in nearby villages providing employment for the team involved in the current project.
The sanitation training undertaken will provide benefits to the villagers beyond the actual installation of the facilities.
Sustainability: How the benefits of the project will continue afterward
Septic Tank Toilet System
Sustainability: The first stage (digestive tank) allows anaerobic bacteria to convert the sewage into gas and water leaving a small percentage of solids that settle as sediment. The gas escapes through the vent pipe and the water flows into the soak-away tank where aerobic bacteria clean the water of any pathogens. The sediment in the first tank should take at least 15 years before needing any attention such as pumping out.
Clean Water Bore
Sustainability: Clean water from the bore will continue indefinitely. The aquifers are replenished each wet season.