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Caption:Dawasamu Secondary School

Wellington., 20 February, 2014 A water security programme has increased both drinking and general water

holding capacity for more than 1,000 people across five villages and three islands in the Northern Yasawas, Fiji.

Since its beginnings in early 2013, The MWH Global Water Security Project has funded and installed 12 new

rain water harvesting systems (tanks) and improved the piping and catchment efficiency across numerous

existing systems. In total, this project has enabled access to more than 255,500 litres worth of drinking water

holding capacity in the villages of the Northern Yasawas.

MWH Global made the (NZ) $10,000 donation to Global Vision

International (GVI) and the charity assisted it in ensuring the projects

success.

As a company our ethos of Building a Better World is an inherent

principal that guides our business and our lives as individuals. We aspire

to leave a positive, lasting impact on people and the planet, said Mike

Rudge, MWH Fiji Network Manager. What we do in the community is just

as valuable as the infrastructure we build. Our commitment to Fiji is to

bring about a sustained improvement to the countrys national roading

network. However, with more than 150 years of experience in the water

infrastructure sector, MWH has the history and expertise to provide

innovative water solutions. Water is the lifeblood of our communities and

we are delighted that we have been able to bring about a positive long-

term solution for many people.

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A new MWH water system ready for

use.

Navotua villagers celebrate establishement of new water

system.

What has been so impressive to see is how the project has made such

an incredible impact in such a very short period of time, said Daniel

Lund, Fiji Country Director for GVI. The communities of the Northern

Yasawas are some of the most vulnerable to water shortages and this

situation was amplified following the destruction of Cyclone Evan in

2012. The MWH Water Security Project has increased the capacity of water collection and storage, put in place

long-term water management and maintenance programmes and improved water quality and awareness.

Matacawelevu, Naisisili, Vuaki, Navotua and Nacula Villages as well as the Enedala Settlement have all

benefited from the project. In addition, MWH funds helped contribute to the construction of composting toilets,

hand-washing facilities and lessons in water conservation at Ratu Meli Memorial Primary School (Nacula

Village, Yasawas), Navunisea Primary School and The Dawasamu Secondary School (Dawasamu District of

Viti Levu). These activities, paired with improvements to the water systems in the schools compounds, have

created a solid base for ongoing education and hygiene.

In January 2012, MWH Global was awarded a five year contract by the Fiji Government to assist it in establishing

the new Fiji Roads Authority (FRA), and to build and maintain the countrys 10,000 kilometers of roads, its 1000

bridges and 44 jetties.

In the next few years a major reseal and rehabilitation

programme is to be implemented across Fijis entire

road network together with the replacement of unsafe

bridges and improvements to traffic signals and

streetlights.

This game changing project, its systems, processes

and objectives is now being brought to the attention of

other governments in the region including Papua New

Guinea, which is increasingly focusing on its

infrastructure as its economy continues to grow at one

of the fastest rates in the Asia Pacific.

About MWH Global

MWH Global is a strategic consulting, technical engineering, environmental and construction services firm

leading the wet infrastructure sector. Offering a full range of services and innovative, award-winning solutions

beginning in the initial planning phases through construction and asset management, we partner with our

clients in multiple industries to implement projects and programs that focus on transport, water, energy, natural

resources and transportation infrastructure. Our nearly 8,000 employees in 35 countries spanning six

continents are dedicated to fulfilling our purpose of Building a Better World, which reflects our commitment to

sustainable development. MWH is a private, employee-owned firm with a rich legacy beginning in 1820.

For further information please contact Lorna Milton, MWH External Communications Advisor on: +64 (0)27 512

6322 or email us at www.mwhglobal.com.

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