While images of Jakarta flooding fill the
news headlines, our own project was also suffering from the severe weather.
On its weekly inspection tours of the new village, OBRI was able to inspect the damage. Five houses were destroyed in high winds. It was a huge blow to the project and moral. Having worked so hard and fast to stay on schedule, this was a major set back for the builders.
With the rains continuing and the access road
also damaged, rebuilding the houses would not be a simple task. Plus there was the additional cost to worry about.
Fortunately no-one was injured when the
winds ripped through the houses and sent them crashing down.
Seeing all the problems with rain, road access
and lack of materials, it became clear that there was only one solution. CEO Martin Gow
concluded that the priority was to get the road repaired first. This would mean
materials could once again reach the site allowing the builders to build and
rebuild. Even if it was still raining! He promised that this would be done immediately
and OBRI would provide additional funds to ensure it happened.
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