Martin, the lead builder (albañil), completed valve box for first air relief valve. A hinged metal cover is planned. … [Read more...] about Formed and poured first valve box for air relief valve
EWB
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Continued trenching from well to storage tanks
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Good progress on trenching from the well to the storage tank location both below the road and above it. The last section at the road will be done later to avoid traffic disruption. … [Read more...] about Continued trenching from well to storage tanks
Trowel finished Well Support Building floor and began inspecting trench depth and width
After we met with the water committee (CAPS) and supervising builder, we helped inspect the excavated trenches to ensure that they met the width and depth specification. They made measuring fixtures which allowed them to quickly check the excavated trenches. allow them to rapidly check both dimensions without taking out a tape measure. … [Read more...] about Trowel finished Well Support Building floor and began inspecting trench depth and width
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Preparing to pour concrete for El Llanito Well Support Building
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Sunday morning work is proceeding to get Well Support Building slab poured. This is a critical path item since we need seven day cure time before we build the walls. (Normally people wouldn’t be working on Sunday, but they are pushing to get this done for us.) … [Read more...] about Preparing to pour concrete for El Llanito Well Support Building
Great start on El Llanito, Nicaragua water supply project
We are here, doing well. Community is going faster than we anticipated. 167 people came to kickoff meeting that CAPS (legally recognized water committee) set agenda for and ran very effectively. We broke ground on the well support building foundation excavation and for the two pressure break tanks. We staked and marked the route for the pipeline. Today over 100 people started at 6 AM excavating for the pipeline. Forms for pressure break tanks were constructed. Here are a few photos. … [Read more...] about Great start on El Llanito, Nicaragua water supply project