A rainwater harvesting system: a volunteer-led effort in Gaya

For three years the neighborhood has asked for a rainwater harvesting system. This year a group of 18 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Freedom Park, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $650. It will serve about 209 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in February and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $650 goes: • Materials: $430 • Permits and inspections: $50 • Safety equipment and signage: $80 • Tools hire and delivery: $90 Glad we found this place.