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Groundwater development through water well borehole drilling for resilient water supplies in urban and rural areas in Solomon Islands

Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification - Water Resources Management Division (
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    Description
    Description

    The object of the initiative is to diversify current water supply sources to increase resilience of water supplies to the impact of climate change on the water resources sector. The initiative is implement by the government through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification - Water Resources Management Division (MMERE-WRMD) as the responsible organization for water resources management in the country. The program is in-line with the National Development Strategy 2016-2035 and the National Water Resources and Sanitation Policy 2018. The program is one of the outcome of the Solomon Islands Water Sector Adaptation pilot project jointly implemented by UNDP and MMERE-WRD in 2015-2019/20 where water supply source diversification was seen as one intervention in the water supply systems against negative impact of CC on the water resources sector. The initiative/program is a partnership between individuals, private, public, organizations, companies and institutions who require alternative water supply sources as the conventional sources if un reliable. The services provided by the government for groundwater assessment, drilling and development of boreholes was paid for by those requesting the services. Once completed the ownership rest on the borehole owner. The government is responsible for rehabilitation of the boreholes for a period of 1-2 years depending on the type of rehabilitation. The water well borehole is monitored to determines the water table within the area for future drilling programs within the area. Future groundwater assessments and managements studies can utilize these data to develop hydrogeological maps for the area and the country as a whole.

    Expected Impact

    Conjunctive use of different types of water supply sources can increase water supply resilient to climate change and improve water supply sustainability. Increasing water supply resilient and sustainable improves the socio-economic well being of the country. The benefits of improved water supplies also translates to better health and economic growth for the country.

    Partners

    Honiara city residents
    Guadalcanal rural communities

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    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    6.1

    By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

    6.1.1

    Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

    6.2

    By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

    6.2.1

    Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

    6.3

    By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

    6.3.1

    Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

    6.3.2

    Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

    6.4

    By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
    6.4.1

    Change in water-use efficiency over time

    6.4.2

    Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

    6.5

    By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

    6.5.1

    Degree of integrated water resources management 

    6.5.2

    Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

    6.6

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
    6.a.1

    Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

    6.b

    Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

    6.b.1

    Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

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    Water well boreholes - at least 10 boreholes per year
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    Timeline
    01 January 2023 (start date)
    31 December 2023 (date of completion)
    Entity
    Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification - Water Resources Management Division
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Asia and Pacific
    Other beneficiaries

    Honiara city residents
    Guadalcanal people in rural communities

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    Countries
    Solomon Islands
    Solomon Islands
    Contact Information

    Bepapa, Director Water resources