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When rubbish is thrown out of a car or left on the beach or in parks there is a high likelihood it will end up in the ocean, becoming dangerous to marine animals and impacting the health of our oceans and planet. We can all do our part by not littering and by picking up rubbish when we see it lying around. Continue reading...

A new water supply system will improve the sustainability and reliability of the reticulated water supply for Tautu Village in Aitutaki. A groundwater infiltration system or “water gallery” will increase the capacity of the village’s water supply and offer the village’s 63 households improved resilience during times of drought, whilst removing the reliance on the existing, underperforming galleries. Continue reading...

Following on the investigation work, the physical works for this project now include the construction of a new intake structure to provide water to Tamarua village. Continue reading...

The WATSAN Division of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will be undertaking work to replace underground galvanised service lines along the Ara Tapu (mainroad) from the water supply submain to the homes across the road. The Ministry is also offering New Water Connections in a specified area at a discounted rate. Continue reading...

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) recently facilitated a visit from Site Safe New Zealand in collaboration with the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI). On Wednesday 15 November, a total of 34 ICI staff, including the Secretary, Ngametua Pokino and strong representation from the Civil Works and WATSAN operational teams, completed their Civil Passport training. Continue reading...

Rarotonga is now on Level 3 Water Warning for drought and all residents are requested to cooperate with the Drought Management Plan actions in order to conserve the available water supply. Level 1 is normal and Level 5 is a severe emergency. Continue reading...

The National Roads and Road Drainage Policy identifies issues and challenges in the Cook Islands related to ownership, construction and management of roads and the requirement to provide adequate road drainage, with a vision for a ‘fit for purpose road network Continue reading...

Mangaia Media Release 26 May 2017 The people of Mangaia were blessed on Friday, 19th of May with the combined handover ceremony for their overhauled crusher plant and the new water supply for the village of Ivirua. Continue reading...

There has been a lot of rain this summer season which means that the intakes on Rarotonga have been full for a lengthy time compared to previous years. Continue reading...