Reticulation Scheme
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For Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Government is negotiating for a well-drilling expert to visit the outer islands of the Cook Group to establish reticulated water supplies.
The Minister of Social Develop ment, Mr. Julian Dashwood, an nounced this in the Cook Islands Legislative Assembly in September.
He said: "I can think of no single measure which outer islanders would appreciate more, or derive greater benefit from, than the provision of an abundant, regular supply of good water readily available in their villages.
"And I cannot but express my contempt for the inadequacy of [the former New Zealand] Administra tion which failed to provide such an essential part of decent living after 60 years of sole and undisputed authority."