Residents of Kuyon Town in Electoral District #3, Bong County, have celebrated a breakthrough in development.
The event followed the installation of a new hand pump that is now providing safe and clean drinking water to the community after years of dependence on unsafe creeks and distant water sources.
For many years, families in Kuyon Town faced serious challenges in accessing potable water.
The locals were often required to travel long distances to nearby creeks, where they fetched water that was not safe for consumption.
The situation exposed residents to waterborne diseases and placed a heavy burden on daily life.
The newly installed hand pump, made possible through the initiative and support of J. Marvin Cole, has eased the long-standing difficulties.
Community members say, the project has brought immediate relief, especially in improved access to clean drinking water right within the town.
Residents expressed deep appreciation to Cole for responding to one of their most urgent needs.
They described the intervention as timely, and life-changing, noting that access to clean water is essential for health, dignity, and community development.
Local leaders in the area also welcomed the project, stating that it reflects ongoing efforts to improve basic social services in rural communities across Bong County.
They said, clean water projects play a key role in reducing preventable diseases such as diarrhea and typhoid, which are often linked to unsafe water sources.
The installation of the hand pump is expected to improve sanitation practices, reduce health risks, and ease the daily burden locals faced.
Residents say, the development has restored hope and strengthened their confidence in future community improvements.
Community members have pledged to take proper care of the facility to ensure its sustainability, and continued benefit for present and future generations.
Many believe the project marks an important step forward in improving living conditions and promoting better health outcomes in the area.