Many villages in Africa do not have access to running water or electricity. This village is no exception so the residents of Tshokotshoko decided to do something about it.

Hose Manufacturers South Africa, the manufacturers of Boreline® was approached to help with this pilot project for solar water pumping. This company is involved with community work throughout the world and was asked to assist in bringing this most valuable asset into the lives of these villagers.

Hose Manufacturers worked with design engineers specialising in this type of work and spoke to numerous suppliers in the industry. The project that consisted of the following:

1. Carry out of a detailed geohydrological study
2. Drill and test up to 350m (1200ft) of borehole
3. Equip the borehole with a solar powered pump
4. Install up to 1100m (3600ft) pumping main
5. Provide up to 36kl (9600 gals) for water storage
6. Install 2730m (9000ft) of reticulation complete with 10 standpipes

The result, as can be witnessed by the photos, is one of immense pride, courage and satisfaction at the success of this project.