Water treatment plant set to arrive today

Today we expect the water treatment plant to arrive in Chennai. There is still a little bit of documentation work that has to happen and all efforts are being made to get everything done and clear the plant at the earliest.

The letter from Collector - Kancheepuram that will enable us to clear the plant without payment of duty is yet to be received.

There is a lot of excitment in the air and the prospect of getting this large project done so as to benefit many thousand families is motivating in itself.

Helping Hands Phase III

Just a few days ago we received news from TRF that our MG application with RC of Strathcona Sunrise for providing artificial limbs to the needy has been verified and forwarded to the trustees for approval. Once the trustees approve the application we can expect the monies in a few weeks time and then another major project is on. Thanks to Chip Ross at Strathcona Sunsrise for spearheading this effort.

Kollumedu school progress

The plans for the toilet block are ready. We have also received estimates for the construction and find that the total cost will be about Rs 8 lakhs. This is over the MG amount by Rs 1 Lakh and I now need to find additional sponsors so the project can go through smoothly.

The water treatment plant is also expected to be installed at the same time the toilets are being constructed.

A water sample has been drawn from the school premises and given to the water treatment company who will after analysis decide the type of plant to be installed.

There has been progress but little in real terms to show the villagers who do nto understand the paperwork, they are used to delays and understand that but not the paperwork.