PDAM project blocks water

PDAM project blocks water

PADANG, West Sumatra: Upset farmers have vandalized the pipe
installation of state-owned tap water company PDAM at Kubang Nan
Duo Village, Payung Sekaki district, which they claim has caused
some 115-hectares of paddy to run dry.

"We need the water for our lives as well as for watering our
rice field," Muchtar Malin Kayo, a local community leader, said
on Friday.

The farmers have repeatedly complained about the Rp 1.2
billion installation project which they claim is obstructing the
village's only water source.

The farmers later Friday held a meeting with local councillors
who promised to forward their petition to related agencies.

However, some legislators were pessimistic that the project
would be canceled. (28/edt)