PROVINCIAL member (MPA) for Gizo, ward 11, John Wale has thanked the Western Provincial government for inviting SIWA for the first time to operate in Gizo.

“I hope this will solve the water issue here in Gizo Town ones and for all,” said Wale.

He also calls on the government to include west Gizo to be supplied by SIWA.

He also thanked the Gizo Town Council and the people of Gizo fpr slowly improving the status of Gizo market.

“Gizo will never be the same again after the new market is completed and I must salute the government of Western Province for successfully negotiating this very important project with the Austrian government.”

Meanwhile, Hon Maepio said the technical team has already assessed the viability of water sources in Gizo and his government is serious about restoring water in Gizo.

He said the Western Provincial government is making the effort to make sure that the water issue in Gizo is addressed as soon as possible.