More clean water in Sorong

SORONG, Irian Jaya: A Rp 6 billion clean water facility project is now under construction here.

Antara news agency reported that the project is financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).

Aditya Wasita, an official of the Irian Jaya chapter of public works ministry, said that the project was started in 1992-1993 fiscal year and will be completed in 1996-1997 fiscal year.

He said that upon completion the project could provide 5,000 more houses in Sorong with tap water. At the moment there are only 4,000 houses in Sorong which have tap water.(mas)