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Let's build a solar-powered water pump together in Johannesburg

A community-led a solar-powered water pump at Jacaranda Park that will serve 362 neighbors.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa2,565 views
Thandi H. Coetzee
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Johannesburg
For eight years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 11 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Jacaranda Park, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $280, and the remaining cost is $1,050. It will serve about 362 people, including young people who have nowhere safe to play. We'll hold a build day in November 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 $1,050 goes: • Materials: $830 • Permits and inspections: $80 • Tools hire and delivery: $140 Thanks for being kind about this. - Thandi
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  • Samantha K. MarquezQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Thandi

    • Otieno Macharia Shayo

      Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

      • Cooper S. Neal

        Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update

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