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New Well Built in Gampong Lambleut, Residents No Longer Struggle for Clean Water

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new clean water well has been built in Gampong Lambleut, Aceh Besar, Indonesia, by the National Association of Village Consultative Bodies (Abpednas) and PT Sucofindo (Persero).
  • The project is part of Sucofindo's program to build 70 wells nationwide, commemorating its 70th anniversary and aiming to improve community health and welfare.
  • Local officials and community leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining the well for long-term benefits and sustainable use.

Residents of Gampong Lambleut in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, now have improved access to clean water thanks to a newly constructed well. The facility was officially opened by the National Association of Village Consultative Bodies (Abpednas) in collaboration with PT Sucofindo (Persero).

This initiative is part of Sucofindo's broader commitment to social programs, with this specific well being one of 70 planned across various regions to celebrate the company's 70th anniversary. Sandry Pasambuna, CEO of Sucofindo, highlighted that clean water access is crucial for basic needs, health, productivity, and overall quality of life.

Mahatma Gandhi, an independent commissioner at Sucofindo, stressed the strategic importance of such projects, aligning with corporate social responsibility goals focused on sustainable community development. The Bupati of Aceh Besar, Muharram Idris, lauded the collaboration and urged the community to diligently maintain the well to ensure its lasting benefit. Leaders from Abpednas echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in sustaining the project's positive impact.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.