El Obraje is a community in Namasigüe, Choluteca, in the southern part of Honduras. Water access in the area has always been a challenge due to extended dry seasons and lack of necessary infrastructure.
The challenge
El Obraje is a widespread community, and two sectors of the community were not connected to the main water system. This need was prioritized by the whole community, allowing for the project to be developed.
How we worked together
The extension of the water system in El Obraje was implemented in close collaboration with the Water Board of El Obraje and the beneficiaries. The project consisted of the drilling of a well, the installation of an electric water pump and the connection to a newly built 10,000-gallon water tank. The expansion included over two kilometers of distribution line to reach two sectors of the community with 70 households that previously did not have direct water access. With this project, all the homes in the community now have access to this vital resource.
Key results
- 70Households connected
- 300People benefiting
- 87,300thousand $ invested by Scatec
- 5Local jobs created
Thanks to the Los Prados plant, we have managed to complete a dream, the goal of having water in all the homes in the community of El Obraje.
– Misael Morales, Water Board El Obraje.
Community investments are our voluntary initiatives that contribute to the long-term common good of local communities and come in addition to efforts made to mitigate or compensate for project-related impacts. We are committed to contributing to the communities in a way that allows them to develop by themselves without becoming dependent on us.