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A solar-powered water pump: a volunteer-led effort in East London

We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a solar-powered water pump - we need $600 for materials.

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Nomsa D. Fortuin
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East London
For five years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 17 volunteers, including the parish youth group, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Baobab bus depot, but no funding. We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $600. It will serve about 473 people, including local farmers and market traders. We'll hold a build day in October 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 $600 goes: • Materials: $410 • Permits and inspections: $75 • Safety equipment and signage: $50 • Tools hire and delivery: $65 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Nomsa
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  • Jakub Tomaszewski

    I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning. God bless.

    • Kirana Kirana NugrohoID verified

      Sending good thoughts, Nomsa. Hope this works out for you. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

      • Saeed Tariq Zidan

        Keep going. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Greetings from Winnipeg.

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