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Auki opening ceremony for the Auki Water Supply Improvement Project with Solomon Beverly Mawhinney, a local staff in Honiara, Solomon Islands
Islands Water Authority and the Asian Development Bank
BUILDING COMMUNITIES:

Providing safe and sanitary water supply in the Pacific

Providing basic access to safe water and Providing safe and sanitary water supply Building communities
services is essential in achieving sustainable for communities Reeves Envico is committed to sustainability
and inclusive growth in the Pacific region. Through our water specialist team, we have and social inclusion so that we not only
However, access to improved sanitation is contributed to the provision of water sanitation construct quality assets of long-term value but
uneven in the region. According to UNICEF, and hygiene in the Pacific region. We have help build better lives. We pride ourselves on
countries such as Kiribati, Solomon Islands undertaken meaningful projects, including a working with local contractors, communities,
and Vanuatu are hosting 81 per cent of the Sewage Treatment Plant in Pohnpei (FSM), and all levels of government in the design and
population without access. [1]
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Chuuk (FSM) delivery of construction works.
We recognise the importance of providing and Colombo (Sri Lanka), Water Supply and
safe and sanitary water supply for communities Sanitation Project in Ebeye (Marshall Islands), Our projects involve the community as a
throughout the Pacific. This is why we have Bulk Water Transmission Pipeline from East partner at every step. We ensure that for every
actively pursued water and waste-water Kola to Tasahe (Solomon Islands), Sanitation project, we are able to manage the impact of
treatment projects in the region, funded by Improvement Program in Tarawa (Kiribati). our construction work on local communities
and their day-to-day activities. At the same
agencies such as the Asian Development Bank.
Our latest water project officially opened in time, we prioritise social impact and maximise
Reeves Envico is a group of specialist 2020, the Auki Water Supply Improvement community benefits – creating outcomes that
infrastructure contractors with over 30 years’ Project in Solomon Islands. As the capital support local communities and deliver lasting
experience throughout Australia and the of the Malaita province, Auki has witnessed benefits.
Asia Pacific region. We deliver civil works population growth and deficiencies in the
Reeves Envico prioritises economic and
infrastructure and construction management existing water assets. Because of this, the
women empowerment, ensuring that training
in sectors such as water and sewerage, Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA)
and employment programs are in place for
environment, public works, commercial, conceived the Auki Water Supply Improvement
women in each of our projects. We have also
heritage, and residential. Project to secure and safe water supply for
hired graduate students in our sites, tapping
future demand. Through this project, Reeves
We have successfully completed over 150 Envico was able to supply and construct a 1 ML into local talents and providing opportunities for
major projects in Australia and throughout water tank, interconnecting transfer lines and students to build a career in infrastructure.
the Asia Pacific, predominantly working pump stations on Auki and contributing to water We are committed in continually building
with Water Authorities, Federal, State and safety and hygiene for its over 7,000-strong communities throughout the Pacific region,
Local Government, Multilateral Banks, and population. enabling basic access to water sanitation
Government Departments of overseas and hygiene while supporting inclusive and
countries.
economic growth in the community.
Source: [1] https://www.unicef.org/pacificislands/what-we-do/water-sanitation-hygiene
If you would like to know more and work with Reeves Envico – whether as an
industry partner or on-site please feel free to get in touch at www.reevesenvico.com

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