Over 15 households, a church and a Primary school at Navuso Village in Naitasiri, will soon have access to piped drinking water.

Over $358, 000 will be spent on a project which includes the extension of water pipes from Qiolevu and Navuso junction to the agricultural settlers living along Qiolevu Road and villagers who have relocated from flood prone areas.

Currently, the community is drawing water from a borehole that is not sufficient to meet their needs.

Once complete the villagers will have 24/7 water supply with adequate pressure.

Work is expected to complete by mid-August.