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Let's build a solar-powered water pump together in Saint Petersburg
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a solar-powered water pump - we need $1,050 for materials.
🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia1,039 views
For five years the neighborhood has asked for a solar-powered water pump. This year a group of 17 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Sycamore community hall, but no funding.
We have received donated a pump, and the remaining cost is $1,050.
It will serve about 463 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in July 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: $690
• Permits and inspections: $85
• Safety equipment and signage: $110
• Tools hire and delivery: $165
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Stepan
Updates from Stepan
87% there. I made the first payment toward permits and inspections. Thank you.
Small update. $135 so far, the plan for safety equipment and signage is now scheduled.
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Take care. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
Rooting for you, Stepan. Great idea, hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Take care.